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Valrico Elementary School

Q: Is Valrico Elementary School a good school?

Valrico Elementary School ranks 439 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

439^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Valrico Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 742 students in grades PK-5 in Valrico, Florida, which is part of the Hillsborough County School District. Despite the district's 2-star rating, Valrico Elementary has consistently maintained a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools.

Valrico Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages in subjects like English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 74% of 3rd graders at Valrico Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 53% in Hillsborough and 57% statewide. In Math, 78% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to 58% in Hillsborough and 63% statewide. This strong academic performance is likely supported by the school's higher per-student spending of $11,309, which is above the state average.

However, Valrico Elementary School faces some challenges, including a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, which is concerning. This trend is not unique to Valrico, as nearby schools like Lithia Springs Elementary and Cimino Elementary also have high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting a broader issue in the region. Additionally, Valrico Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students (47.57%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

733

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,313

Per pupil spending ?

46.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

609 S Miller Rd
Valrico, FL 33594

(813) 744-6777

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Valrico Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mann Middle School
High:	Brandon High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.1%

Hispanic:

38.3%

African American:

12.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 68th percentile in 2014 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (71% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg54%

Florida avg58%

439^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From top 33% (2016) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^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	78.6	439 of 2258	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	78.0	459 of 2256	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.2	579 of 2240	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	442 of 2219	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	70.7	629 of 2247	72.0%	★★★★☆
2019	66.3	701 of 2182	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.7	493 of 2118	76.7%	★★★★☆
2017	66.3	693 of 2112	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.2	697 of 2087	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.5	665 of 2064	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.2	827 of 2029	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.9	896 of 1984	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	51.3	1015 of 1985	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.2	888 of 1919	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.2	974 of 1847	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	58.3	777 of 1789	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.1	893 of 1786	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	41.9	1014 of 1688	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math73%+13 vs state

English Language Arts70%+13 vs state

Science66%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, March 1, 2021

Excellent Principal and staff. Best in the area. Ok Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, April 30, 2015

The new principal is great if you have a child with NO medical problems.

It would be interesting to survey the parents of the students that have left this school and find out why so many children have moved on to a new school, since the new principal arrived a couple of years ago. Additionally, how many of those children had a medical problem? Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 9, 2013

My daughter attended Valrico Elementary for her kindergarten year. She absolutely loved her time there and minus a few complaints I had I am very happy with the over all experience. The school was very clean and the office staff was always friendly. Principal Montouto was wonderful and the school organized a trick-or-treat book fair, a carnival, skate nights, and a jubilee for after school family fun. Close Quote

Schools Near Valrico 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valrico Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	609 S Miller Rd	Valrico	33594	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-6777	733	50	14.7	46.1%	294 (40.1%)	90 (12.3%)	281 (38.3%)	22 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.1%)	78.6	439^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.6%		78	459^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.7%	20	74.0	65.0	70.0				78.0	72.0	70.0				66.0				$12,313	$939	$11,375
Buckhorn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2420 Buckhorn School Ct	Valrico	33594	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8240	667	46	14.6	38.2%	325 (48.7%)	68 (10.2%)	209 (31.3%)	14 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	47 (7.0%)	61.9	832^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	63.2%		76.8	487^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.4%	345	53.0	70.0	57.0				49.0	83.0	69.0				59.0				$12,533	$1,312	$11,221
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%)	58.5	917^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.4%		69.1	657^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.9%	260	59.0	58.0	62.0				58.0	73.0	61.0				53.0				$11,666	$1,271	$10,395
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%)	16.8	1989^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.9%		8.5	2180^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.4%	191	39.0	29.0	44.0				27.0	23.0	51.0				38.0				$12,912	$1,972	$10,940
Nelson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5413 Durant Rd	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 651-2120	630	36	17.5	48.1%	235 (37.3%)	99 (15.7%)	231 (36.7%)	27 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.7%)	34.5	1517^th of 2258 public elementary schools	32.8%		47.7	1151^st of 2256 public elementary schools	49.0%	366	54.0	50.0	49.0				47.0	47.0	49.0				46.0				$11,830	$1,412	$10,418
Alafia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 Culbreath Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8190	568	41	13.9	26.6%	280 (49.3%)	41 (7.2%)	191 (33.6%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	43 (7.6%)	77.8	455^th of 2258 public elementary schools	79.8%		63	797^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.7%	342	70.0	60.0	68.0				69.0	71.0	79.0				81.0				$12,726	$916	$11,811
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%)	44.5	1235^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.3%		55.4	959^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.5%	276	58.0	67.0	48.0	57.0	57.0	70.0	56.0	76.0	44.0	33.0	56.0	53.0	37.0	57.0	82.0	64.0	$7,239	$393	$6,846
Seffner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 Cactus Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8171	437	22	20.2	55.6%	104 (23.8%)	74 (16.9%)	223 (51.0%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.3%)	13.9	2062^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	8.7%		31.4	1579^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.0%	483	52.0	34.0	31.0				39.0	32.0	31.0				25.0				$11,946	$1,455	$10,491
Lithia Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4332 Lynx Paw Trl	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8016	609	39	15.6	24.6%	402 (66.0%)	22 (3.6%)	95 (15.6%)	45 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (6.9%)	84.5	300^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.7%		90.4	163^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	92.8%	137	71.0	65.0	74.0				82.0	81.0	76.0				76.0				$10,910	$800	$10,111
Cimino Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4329 Culbreath Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4450	789	55	14.2	30.4%	416 (52.7%)	66 (8.4%)	234 (29.7%)	22 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.5%)	72.5	571^st of 2258 public elementary schools	74.7%		74.1	543^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	75.9%	28	68.0	70.0	59.0				77.0	75.0	70.0				52.0				$11,821	$1,031	$10,789

Frequently Asked Questions about Valrico Elementary School

Is Valrico Elementary School a good school?

Valrico Elementary School ranks 439^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Valrico Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Valrico Elementary School?

Students at Valrico Elementary School are 40% White, 38% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Valrico Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Mann Middle School
High : Brandon High School

How many students attend Valrico Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 733 students attended Valrico Elementary School.

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