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Walden Lake Elementary School

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Walden Lake Elementary School ranks 634 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

634^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Walden Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plant City, Florida, serving 851 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Hillsborough County School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with its 5th-grade science proficiency rate reaching 69% in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to 50% for the district and 55% for the state.

Despite its strong academic performance, Walden Lake Elementary faces some challenges, including a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, ranging from 23.1% to 31.4% over the past few years. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.29% to 53.17% over the same period, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $8,422 in the 2020-2021 school year to $10,815 in the 2023-2024 school year, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools in the Hillsborough County district, Walden Lake Elementary stands out as a higher-performing school. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, its 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 69% was significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools like Cork Elementary (45%), Jackson Elementary (29%), and Burney Elementary (40%). This suggests that Walden Lake Elementary is making steady progress in improving student outcomes.

809

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,257

Per pupil spending ?

39.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2800 Turkey Creek Rd
Plant City, FL 33566

(813) 757-9433

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Walden Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tomlin Middle School
High:	Plant City High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

Hispanic:

33.4%

African American:

6.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 71st percentile in 2014 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (66% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

✓Above the Florida median (72nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg54%

Florida avg58%

634^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 176Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

49^th of 67Hillsborough 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
2025	70.3	634 of 2258	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	72.1	589 of 2256	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	679 of 2240	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.6	751 of 2219	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.5	723 of 2247	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.5	850 of 2182	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.3	826 of 2118	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.1	1137 of 2112	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	56.5	904 of 2087	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.1	601 of 2064	70.9%	★★★★☆
2013	65.0	683 of 2029	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.2	688 of 1984	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.7	771 of 1985	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.4	534 of 1919	72.2%	★★★★☆
2009	76.6	392 of 1847	78.8%	★★★★☆
2008	74.4	421 of 1789	76.5%	★★★★☆
2007	77.9	355 of 1786	80.1%	★★★★☆
2006	81.0	292 of 1688	82.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Science69%+14 vs state

Math68%+7 vs state

English Language Arts64%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Walden Lake Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 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
Walden Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Turkey Creek Rd	Plant City	33566	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 757-9433	809	53	15.2	39.4%	443 (54.8%)	52 (6.4%)	270 (33.4%)	13 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.7%)	70.3	634^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.9%		72.1	589^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.9%	45	62.0	65.0	64.0				68.0	65.0	70.0				69.0					$11,257	$901	$10,355
Robinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Turkey Creek Rd	Plant City	33567	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9424	522	36	14.6	69.9%	144 (27.6%)	44 (8.4%)	324 (62.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	46.5	1195^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.1%		37.4	1418^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.1%	223	39.0	44.0	55.0				46.0	63.0	63.0				72.0					$15,279	$2,140	$13,138
Trapnell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 W Trapnell Rd	Plant City	33566	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9313	421	31	13.7	73.4%	59 (14.0%)	61 (14.5%)	282 (67.0%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	44.9	1228^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.6%		36.4	1449^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.8%	221	47.0	44.0	47.0				59.0	62.0	70.0				51.0					$14,074	$1,676	$12,399
Dover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3035 Nelson Ave	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9457	530	32	16.6	71.5%	25 (4.7%)	9 (1.7%)	494 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	16.1	2011^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.9%		22.6	1835^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.7%	176	36.0	27.0	32.0				37.0	49.0	46.0				37.0					$12,573	$1,712	$10,862
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 W Oak Ave	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9300	618	35	17.6	74.1%	83 (13.4%)	62 (10.0%)	456 (73.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	30.8	1618^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.3%		28.2	1677^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.7%	59	44.0	43.0	50.0				43.0	60.0	38.0				50.0					$12,737	$1,727	$11,010
Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	304 W Prosser Dr	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 567-0801	457	26	17.6	56.9%	76 (16.6%)	42 (9.2%)	325 (71.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.2%)	27.3	1719^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.9%		48	1140^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.5%	579	42.0	44.0	46.0	58.0	44.0	53.0	39.0	38.0	44.0	37.0	4.0	45.0	52.0	18.0	48.0	57.0	71.0	$9,127	$887	$8,240
Burney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 S Evers St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 707-7334	357	31	11.5	74.2%	66 (18.5%)	91 (25.5%)	188 (52.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	15.4	2028^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.2%		18.9	1933^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	14.3%	95	24.0	29.0	38.0				26.0	41.0	53.0				40.0					$17,656	$3,077	$14,579
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1207 E Renfro St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 757-9329	510	34	15.1	44.7%	131 (25.7%)	163 (32.0%)	143 (28.0%)	46 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	53.4	1028^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.5%		67.9	684^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.7%	344	53.0	58.0	58.0				57.0	64.0	61.0				55.0					$11,512	$1,045	$10,468
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	502 E Gilchrist St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9341	451	28	15.8	73.2%	72 (16.0%)	114 (25.3%)	244 (54.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	15.8	2019^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.6%		6.6	2206^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.2%	187	49.0	26.0	29.0				51.0	41.0	32.0				29.0					$14,794	$2,263	$12,530
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	702 W English St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9307	329	19	17.1	71.1%	92 (28.0%)	28 (8.5%)	198 (60.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	21.2	1867^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.3%		33.2	1535^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.0%	332	40.0	38.0	42.0				57.0	42.0	38.0				31.0					$14,204	$1,887	$12,317

Frequently Asked Questions about Walden Lake Elementary School

What district is Walden Lake Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

Is Walden Lake Elementary School a good school?

Walden Lake Elementary School ranks 634^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Walden Lake Elementary School?

Students at Walden Lake Elementary School are 55% White, 33% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Walden Lake Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 809 students attended Walden Lake Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Walden Lake Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Walden Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tomlin Middle School
High : Plant City High School

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