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Maniscalco K-8 School

Q: Is Maniscalco K-8 School a good school?

Maniscalco K-8 School ranks 602 nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

602^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Maniscalco K-8 School in Lutz, FL, is a public school serving 673 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade within the Hillsborough County School District, offering a consistent, high-performing middle-ground option in a neighborhood filled with exceptional schools.

Academically, Maniscalco stands out for its outstanding performance in advanced courses, particularly in Algebra 1 and Civics. The school achieved a remarkable 96% proficiency rate in Algebra 1 and 87% in Civics, surpassing many higher-ranked nearby schools like Lutz Preparatory School and Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences. Unlike some other K-8 schools in the area that experience a "middle school slump" in math, Maniscalco maintains strong performance across all middle school grades in both English Language Arts and math. For example, while Lutz K-8 School shows a notable weakness in 7th-grade math, Maniscalco demonstrates strength in that grade. The school also compares favorably to Chiles Elementary School, outperforming it in 3rd-grade math despite serving a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Maniscalco invests more per student than many of its high-performing neighbors, spending $13,515 per student, and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1, suggesting a more individualized learning environment. While chronic absenteeism (23.7%) is higher than top-tier peers like Lutz Preparatory School (8.4%), it remains significantly better than the district and state averages. Overall, Maniscalco appears to be a high-value school that effectively uses its resources to support student success and close achievement gaps, making it a compelling choice for families seeking a strong, well-rounded K-8 experience.

673

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,515

Per pupil spending ?

38.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

939 Debuel Rd
Lutz, FL 33549

(813) 949-0337

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Maniscalco K-8 School usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Middle School
High:	Freedom High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.5%

White:

40.4%

African American:

9.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 76th percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (74% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

✓Above the Florida median (73rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg59%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

602^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

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Middle school

211^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 12 pts since 2021

From top 29% (2021) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th of 70Hillsborough among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	71.1	602 of 2240	73.1%	★★★★☆
2025	78.2	447 of 2258	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.4	468 of 2256	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	79.4	424 of 2240	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	78.0	457 of 2219	79.4%	★★★★☆
2021	63.9	776 of 2247	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.8	947 of 2182	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.2	700 of 2118	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	74.1	522 of 2112	75.3%	★★★★☆
2016	74.2	511 of 2087	75.5%	★★★★☆
2014	74.9	460 of 2064	77.7%	★★★★☆
2013	72.7	504 of 2029	75.2%	★★★★☆
2012	73.2	509 of 1984	74.3%	★★★★☆
2011	62.3	798 of 1985	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	72.1	515 of 1919	73.2%	★★★★☆
2009	65.1	666 of 1847	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.3	478 of 1789	73.3%	★★★★☆
2007	71.3	504 of 1786	71.8%	★★★★☆
2006	91.9	86 of 1688	94.9%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	78.2	211 of 1216	82.6%	★★★★☆
2025	84.3	155 of 1205	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	78.4	224 of 1196	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	167 of 1177	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	77.2	234 of 1148	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	67.4	333 of 1136	70.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 196%+33 vs state

Civics87%+10 vs state

Math77%+14 vs state

English Language Arts70%+9 vs state

Science65%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maniscalco K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	939 Debuel Rd	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 949-0337	673	47	14.3	38.8%	272 (40.4%)	61 (9.1%)	293 (43.5%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.8%)	71.1	602^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.1%		78.2	447^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.2%	155	71.0	67.0	58.0	78.0	83.0	66.0	87.0	73.0	68.0	77.0		81.0	65.0	64.0	96.0			87.0	$13,515	$1,103	$12,412
Lutz Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	17951 N Us Highway 41	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 428-7100	779	38	20.7	0.9%	472 (60.6%)	27 (3.5%)	138 (17.7%)	79 (10.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.6%)	92.8	75^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.7%		94.1	58^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.4%	17	78.0	92.0	89.0	95.0	90.0	85.0	84.0	94.0	81.0	98.0		83.0	89.0	85.0	91.0	100.0		99.0	$8,379	$306	$8,073
Learning Gate Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	16215 Hanna Rd	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 948-4190	761	41	18.5	4.5%	471 (61.9%)	21 (2.8%)	187 (24.6%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.5%)	64.6	767^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.8%		64.3	771^st of 2258 public elementary schools	65.9%	4	70.0	71.0	64.0	76.0	68.0	70.0	66.0	67.0	63.0	69.0	78.0	79.0	63.0	73.0	97.0			96.0	$8,772	$16	$8,756
Lutz K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	202 5th Ave SE	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 949-1452	771	54	14.3	34.8%	436 (56.5%)	28 (3.6%)	274 (35.5%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.9%)	78.9	409^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.7%		78.7	436^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.7%	27	71.0	67.0	74.0	73.0	58.0	80.0	80.0	82.0	76.0	81.0	38.0	84.0	76.0	68.0	92.0			73.0	$12,895	$1,044	$11,850
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy	Lutz	33548	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 619-5099	984	46	21.3	22.7%	431 (43.8%)	49 (5.0%)	334 (33.9%)	129 (13.1%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.5%)	84	281^st of 2240 public elementary schools	87.5%		81.1	387^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.9%	106	88.0	73.0	85.0	83.0	82.0	84.0	90.0	74.0	84.0	48.0	61.0	96.0	79.0	37.0	93.0	93.0	100.0	81.0	$8,496	$82	$8,413
Mort Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1806 E Bearss Ave	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7373	731	51	14.4	67.3%	40 (5.5%)	121 (16.6%)	552 (75.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	21.8	1882^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	16.0%		17.8	1973^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	12.6%	91	35.0	45.0	37.0				56.0	70.0	42.0				34.0						$12,582	$1,848	$10,734
Chiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5422	787	49	16.1	27.7%	228 (29.0%)	126 (16.0%)	158 (20.1%)	211 (26.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.6%)	85.7	243^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	89.2%		89.8	172^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	92.4%	71	69.0	86.0	73.0				83.0	86.0	81.0				79.0						$10,550	$737	$9,813
Schwarzkopf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18333 Calusa Trace Blvd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-6945	555	31	18.1	22.3%	213 (38.4%)	38 (6.8%)	222 (40.0%)	43 (7.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.7%)	85.3	253^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	88.7%		86.4	255^th of 2258 public elementary schools	88.7%	2	80.0	73.0	78.0				74.0	84.0	89.0				77.0						$11,203	$682	$10,521
Muller Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13615 N 22nd St	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 558-1355	395	24	16.5	68.9%	39 (9.9%)	110 (27.8%)	210 (53.2%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)	37.7	1461^st of 2240 public elementary schools	34.8%		19.6	1923^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	14.8%	462	53.0	54.0	55.0				54.0	58.0	65.0				47.0						$12,429	$1,158	$11,272
Denham Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1422 Oak Grove Blvd	Lutz	33559	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-1600	738	44	16.8	31.4%	293 (39.7%)	82 (11.1%)	248 (33.6%)	50 (6.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	62 (8.4%)	51.7	1095^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.1%		64.6	764^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.2%	331	59.0	61.0	55.0				69.0	68.0	60.0				56.0						$9,893	$259	$9,634

Frequently Asked Questions about Maniscalco K-8 School

How many students attend Maniscalco K-8 School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 673 students attended Maniscalco K-8 School.

What schools do graduates of Maniscalco K-8 School attend?

Students who attend Maniscalco K-8 School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : Freedom High School

What is the racial makeup of Maniscalco K-8 School?

Students at Maniscalco K-8 School are 44% Hispanic, 40% White, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Maniscalco K-8 School in?

Hillsborough

Is Maniscalco K-8 School a good school?

Maniscalco K-8 School ranks 602^nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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