Summary:
Muller Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 430 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 47th out of 67 districts in the state, Muller stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and unique challenges.
Muller Elementary has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (35.81%) and Hispanic (44.88%) students. Academically, the school generally outperforms its neighbors, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. For example, Muller's 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was 72% in 2022-2023, compared to the Hillsborough district average of 55% and the Florida state average of 59%. However, the school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.6% in 2019-2020 to 17.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools.
Muller Elementary faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.33% to 83.74% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the nearby Excelsior Prep Charter School, which has a lower free and reduced lunch rate. Despite these challenges, Muller has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $9,922 in 2019-2020 to $12,090 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby charter schools. This investment in resources and programs may be contributing to the school's stronger academic performance, but addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting the needs of its socioeconomically disadvantaged student population could be crucial for further improving outcomes.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Hillsborough
SchoolDigger Rank:
1078th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,090
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4
Number of students: 430
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
44.9%
African American:
35.8%
White:
9.3%
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Two or more races:
6.5%
Asian:
3.0%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.3%
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