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Mintz Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1756^th

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of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 22% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Mintz Elementary School is a public school in Brandon, FL, serving 687 students in grades PK-5 within the Hillsborough district, where about 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school has faced academic challenges, ranking in the 22nd percentile statewide with a 1-star rating, and its math proficiency rates (45-50%) consistently trail district and state averages by 10-21 points. However, a bright spot is 5th-grade science, which has improved dramatically from 30% proficient in 2022-2023 to 51% in 2025-2026, though 5th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) has dipped to 43%, creating a 13-point gap from the district average.

One of Mintz's strongest differentiators is its chronic absenteeism rate of 24.3%, which is notably lower than many nearby schools like Yates Elementary School (45.3%), Frost Elementary School (40.9%), and Kingswood Elementary School (42.4%), and also below the district (31.3%) and state (31.4%) averages. This suggests better student attendance habits than most comparable schools in the area. Despite this advantage, Mintz remains a middle-of-the-pack performer in a diverse neighborhood, outperformed by schools like Brooker Elementary School and Limona Elementary School, as well as high-performing charter options.

The presence of charter schools like Winthrop Charter School (80th percentile, 4 stars) and Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico (45th percentile) creates a competitive dynamic, as Winthrop achieves proficiency rates 20-30 points higher than Mintz despite lower per-student spending ($8,245 vs. $11,746) and a higher student-teacher ratio (23.4 vs. 16.8). This suggests that Mintz's challenges are not solely about funding but may involve instructional strategy or curriculum effectiveness. For families seeking high academic performance, these charter schools are compelling alternatives, while Mintz must focus on targeted interventions in math and upper-grade reading to demonstrate consistent growth.

687

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,746

Per pupil spending ?

58.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1510 Heather Lakes Blvd
Brandon, FL 33511

(813) 744-8353

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.5%

African American:

27.2%

White:

17.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 14th percentile in 2023 → 22nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 22nd (2026) from a 14th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (49% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Math scores 18 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,756^th of 2,242

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 37 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to bottom 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

112^th of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

47^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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	26.3	1756 of 2242	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.4	1716 of 2258	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.0	1492 of 2256	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	19.3	1923 of 2240	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.6	1626 of 2219	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.7	1475 of 2247	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.4	1114 of 2182	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.5	1015 of 2118	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.5	982 of 2112	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.9	857 of 2087	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.0	843 of 2064	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.6	925 of 2029	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.1	933 of 1984	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.1	977 of 1985	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	40.8	1219 of 1919	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.0	900 of 1847	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	46.8	1004 of 1789	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.9	917 of 1786	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	39.3	1059 of 1688	37.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science51%-9 vs state

English Language Arts50%-10 vs state

Math47%-18 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, March 21, 2014

This is an awesome school to start with. We came from India and were worried initially about schools . My son is doing his Kindergarten in Mintz. He enjoys going to school. His teacher Ms. Moran is really awesome , friendly and caring. I could see a good improvement in his learning and speaking skills. Very happy about that. As we came from different country we spoke with his teacher to help him to get along with students and she took special efforts to make him feel comfortable. The front office people are very friendly. The way they organize the events are highly professional and we enjoy visiting the school. The teachers are really motivating. His teacher responds back to our concerns right on the same day itself. In short its a great school. Kids need to be in safe hands of good teachers and school. Mintz is on such school. If i have an option i would give 10 start rating to this school. Close Quote

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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 (2025)	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
Mintz Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1510 Heather Lakes Blvd	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8353	687	41	16.8	58.8%	121 (17.6%)	187 (27.2%)	299 (43.5%)	14 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (9.5%)	26.3	1756^th of 2242 public elementary schools	21.7%		27.4	1716^th of 2258 public elementary schools	24.0%	40	54.0	53.0	43.0				45.0	50.0	46.0				51.0						$11,746	$1,436	$10,310
Kingswood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3102 S Kings Ave	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8234	437	28	15.8	73.0%	90 (20.6%)	132 (30.2%)	189 (43.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.3%)	16.2	2017^th of 2242 public elementary schools	10.0%		15.8	2017^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.7%		35.0	53.0	42.0				44.0	51.0	39.0				34.0						$12,323	$1,651	$10,673
Winthrop Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	6204 Scholars Hill Ln	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 235-4811	1,827	78	23.4	33.3%	455 (24.9%)	394 (21.6%)	677 (37.1%)	144 (7.9%)	8 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	145 (7.9%)	77.2	453^rd of 2242 public elementary schools	79.8%		76.2	491^st of 2258 public elementary schools	78.3%	38	72.0	81.0	71.0	80.0	84.0	82.0	71.0	82.0	70.0	77.0	85.0	46.0	68.0	77.0	86.0	100.0	100.0	93.0	$8,245	$120	$8,125
Symmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6280 Watson Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4182	410	33	12.5	46.1%	126 (30.7%)	86 (21.0%)	153 (37.3%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.3%)	28	1714^th of 2242 public elementary schools	23.6%		34.2	1519^th of 2258 public elementary schools	32.7%	195	53.0	56.0	44.0				50.0	61.0	42.0				41.0						$14,597	$1,696	$12,901
Brooker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 Dewolf Rd	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8184	686	46	14.8	46.8%	287 (41.8%)	77 (11.2%)	242 (35.3%)	32 (4.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.6%)	56.7	967^th of 2242 public elementary schools	56.9%		58.5	917^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.4%	50	54.0	57.0	66.0				65.0	70.0	70.0				61.0						$11,666	$1,271	$10,395
Bridgeprep Academy Of Riverview Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	6309 Us Highway 301 S	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 405-1770	1,169	65	18.4	47.3%	96 (8.2%)	467 (39.9%)	544 (46.5%)	7 (0.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.3%)	24.9	1795^th of 2242 public elementary schools	19.9%		16.6	1996^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.6%	201	48.0	57.0	54.0				45.0	41.0	46.0				44.0						$9,032	$712	$8,320
Yates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Kingsway Rd	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8177	548	35	15.8	70.3%	114 (20.8%)	117 (21.4%)	280 (51.1%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.1%)	14.2	2057^th of 2242 public elementary schools	8.3%		16.8	1989^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.9%	68	25.0	37.0	40.0				27.0	43.0	51.0				48.0						$12,912	$1,972	$10,940
Limona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 Telfair Rd	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8200	543	36	15.2	52.7%	166 (30.6%)	104 (19.2%)	206 (37.9%)	26 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (6.8%)	53	1075^th of 2242 public elementary schools	52.1%		47.5	1174^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.0%	99	52.0	55.0	71.0				64.0	62.0	62.0				66.0						$11,736	$1,223	$10,514
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico	Public, Charter	K-8	1101 E Bloomingdale Ave	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 603-9340	906	36	25.5	9.3%	268 (29.6%)	148 (16.3%)	390 (43.0%)	57 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.6%)	47.1	1223^rd of 2242 public elementary schools	45.5%		44.5	1235^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.3%	12	67.0	61.0	60.0	57.0	73.0	56.0	65.0	52.0	70.0	57.0	58.0	9.0	45.0	34.0	45.0			75.0	$7,239	$393	$6,846
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10809 Hannaway Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5105	444	35	12.8	59.7%	145 (32.7%)	75 (16.9%)	187 (42.1%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.6%)	29.4	1683^rd of 2242 public elementary schools	24.9%		40.1	1358^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.9%	325	49.0	44.0	45.0				55.0	66.0	43.0				52.0						$16,385	$2,174	$14,209

Frequently Asked Questions about Mintz Elementary School

How many students attend Mintz Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 687 students attended Mintz Elementary School.

What district is Mintz Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What schools do graduates of Mintz Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mintz Elementary School usually go on to attend:

What is the racial makeup of Mintz Elementary School?

Students at Mintz Elementary School are 44% Hispanic, 27% African American, 18% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Mintz Elementary School a good school?

Mintz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Florida elementary schools.

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