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Symmes Elementary School

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Symmes Elementary School ranks 1519 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1519^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Symmes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Riverview, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 446 students. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 49 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Symmes Elementary School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 35.0% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math 4-16 percentage points below the district and state averages in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, Symmes Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.21% to 56.66% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When comparing Symmes Elementary School to nearby schools, such as Winthrop Charter School and Boyette Springs Elementary School, both within a few miles, the school's performance is generally lower, with significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that Symmes Elementary School could benefit from strategies to improve student attendance, academic achievement, and overall school performance, potentially through collaboration with the district, community stakeholders, and best-performing nearby schools.

410

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,597

Per pupil spending ?

46.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6280 Watson Rd
Riverview, FL 33578

(813) 740-4182

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Symmes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Giunta Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.3%

White:

30.7%

African American:

21.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2014 → 33rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (48% vs 58% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2014

!Math scores 18 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg54%

Florida avg58%

1,519^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

94^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	34.2	1519 of 2258	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.8	1497 of 2256	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.5	1062 of 2240	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.9	883 of 2219	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	969 of 2247	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.7	1326 of 2182	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.2	1149 of 2118	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.5	1024 of 2112	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.6	1031 of 2087	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.1	788 of 2064	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.2	634 of 2029	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.7	467 of 1984	76.5%	★★★★☆
2011	68.0	652 of 1985	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.6	709 of 1919	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.4	598 of 1847	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.8	704 of 1789	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.0	828 of 1786	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	52.4	829 of 1688	50.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Science57%~ state avg

English Language Arts51%-6 vs state

Math43%-18 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2018

My son being going here for years now. He is currently a patrol (5th grader) at Symmes. Very proud to served and prouder as his parents! Symmes is a VERY GOOD school. They do care about your kids grades and WILL go out of their ways to help your children succeed. Any issues that you have, just bring it their attentions, they immediately took care of it. Teachers, staffs in front office, principal, the sheriff,...EVERYONE is nice, caring, and attentive!! If I have more kids...Symmes will DEFINITELY be my choice again. Close Quote

Schools Near Symmes 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 Geometry (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 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
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%)	34.2	1519^th of 2258 public elementary schools	32.7%		34.8	1497^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.6%	22	51.0	44.0	57.0				45.0	37.0	47.0				57.0						$14,597	$1,696	$12,901
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%)	76.2	491^st of 2258 public elementary schools	78.3%		80.8	388^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.8%	103	70.0	73.0	70.0	62.0	70.0	76.0	73.0	82.0	70.0	76.0	79.0	52.0	65.0	63.0	79.0	100.0	100.0	89.0	$8,245	$120	$8,125
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%)	15.8	2017^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.7%		13.1	2085^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.6%	68	31.0	30.0	36.0				39.0	38.0	51.0				39.0						$12,323	$1,651	$10,673
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%)	40.1	1358^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.9%		44.7	1227^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.6%	131	52.0	44.0	31.0				68.0	71.0	43.0				48.0						$16,385	$2,174	$14,209
Creekside Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	14020 Us Hwy 301 S	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 419-5340	887	29	31.1	18.6%	158 (17.8%)	312 (35.2%)	344 (38.8%)	20 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.9%)	39.2	1380^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.9%		57.2	919^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.3%	461	44.0	54.0	46.0	53.0	66.0	61.0	54.0	62.0	34.0	66.0	61.0	39.0	56.0	61.0	74.0	95.0	100.0	73.0	$11,556	$265	$11,292
Bridgeprep Academy Of Riverview	Public, Charter	K-8	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%)	16.6	1996^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.6%		20.1	1898^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.9%	98	35.0	54.0	41.0	45.0	51.0	41.0	32.0	33.0	34.0	35.0	61.0	53.0	30.0	23.0	73.0			61.0	$9,032	$712	$8,320
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%)	27.4	1716^th of 2258 public elementary schools	24.0%		35	1492^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	33.9%	224	51.0	46.0	45.0				42.0	49.0	43.0				41.0						$11,746	$1,436	$10,310
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
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)	Public, Charter	K-8	10030 Mathog Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 671-1440	558	29	19.0	47.8%	132 (23.7%)	218 (39.1%)	162 (29.0%)	12 (2.2%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.2%)	43.9	1246^th of 2258 public elementary schools	44.8%		44.8	1223^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	45.8%	23	62.0	42.0	57.0	55.0	60.0	66.0	69.0	51.0	50.0	57.0	75.0	44.0	43.0	66.0	68.0			77.0	$9,759	$06	$9,753
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Symmes Elementary School

What district is Symmes Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Symmes Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 410 students attended Symmes Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Symmes Elementary School?

Students at Symmes Elementary School are 37% Hispanic, 31% White, 21% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Symmes Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Giunta Middle School

Is Symmes Elementary School a good school?

Symmes Elementary School ranks 1519^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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