Summary:
Bing Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tampa, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 482. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 47 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Bing Elementary faces significant challenges, with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is more economically disadvantaged and racially diverse compared to the surrounding schools. For example, only 17% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 46% in the Hillsborough district and 50% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.08% to 94.34%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, Bing Elementary's spending per student, ranging from $10,795 to $11,713 over the past few years, is lower than the surrounding schools, which range from $14,691 to $17,941 per student.
Interestingly, Bing Elementary's performance lags significantly behind the nearby schools, both in terms of test scores and overall school rankings. For example, Winthrop Charter School, located just 4.31 miles away, ranked 211 out of 2,240 Florida elementary schools in 2022-2023, with much higher test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. Addressing the issues at Bing Elementary, such as chronic absenteeism, racial disparities, and resource allocation, could be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing a high-quality education for all students.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Hillsborough
SchoolDigger Rank:
1891st of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,122
Students who attend Bing Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3
Number of students: 482
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
53.9%
African American:
22.2%
White:
19.1%
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Two or more races:
3.7%
Asian:
1.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.1%
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