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Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science

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Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science ranks 1096 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

1096^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science is a K-8 charter school in Tampa, FL, serving 819 students within the Hillsborough district. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced coursework, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (95%), Geometry (89%), and Biology 1 (89%) far exceeding both district and state averages. It also boasts remarkably low chronic absenteeism at 12.3%, less than half the district rate of 31.3%, suggesting strong student engagement and family involvement.

However, the school shows a "Jekyll and Hyde" pattern in math. While 7th and 8th graders achieve outstanding scores on the standard FAST Math exam (74% and 80% respectively, compared to district averages of 39% and 62%), performance in elementary grades (3rd-6th) is only on par with district averages. A notable weakness is elementary and middle school science, where 5th grade proficiency (51%) falls below the district (55%) and state (60%) averages, and 8th grade science (47%) also lags behind. This contrasts sharply with nearby Deer Park Elementary School (81% in 5th grade science) and Westchase Elementary School (79%).

Compared to the other K-8 charter in the area, Henderson Hammock Charter School, Hillsborough Academy dramatically outperforms it in nearly every subject, especially in middle school math (80% vs. 56% in 8th grade). The school operates with lower per-student spending ($8,926) than nearby traditional schools like Bellamy Elementary ($13,270), but maintains a higher student-teacher ratio (22.7:1). While it has been a consistent 3-star school for nearly a decade, it has not reached the top-tier status of nearby Westchase Elementary (5-star) or Deer Park Elementary (4-star). For families seeking a rigorous academic path with advanced course offerings in a K-8 setting, this school offers strong math and science preparation, though elementary science and class sizes are areas to consider.

819

Students ?

22.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,926

Per pupil spending ?

31.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635

(813) 793-6085

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.7%

White:

15.9%

African American:

3.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (68% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2016

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg59%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

1,096^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

354^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

61^st of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

45^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)

Elementary school ranking

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	51.7	1096 of 2240	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.4	918 of 2258	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.4	851 of 2256	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.3	808 of 2240	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.6	1055 of 2219	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.1	914 of 2247	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.6	804 of 2182	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.0	1175 of 2118	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	69.1	631 of 2112	70.1%	★★★★☆
2016	65.3	710 of 2087	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	354 of 1216	70.9%	★★★★☆
2025	61.9	429 of 1205	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.2	373 of 1196	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.5	279 of 1177	76.3%	★★★★☆
2022	61.4	401 of 1148	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.8	412 of 1136	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.9	211 of 1099	80.8%	★★★★☆
2018	66.3	328 of 1035	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.5	312 of 1031	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.4	466 of 997	53.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 195%+32 vs state

Geometry89%+33 vs state

Biology 189%+15 vs state

Civics84%+7 vs state

English Language Arts68%+7 vs state

Math65%+3 vs state

Science49%-7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Friday, January 3, 2020

I am proud to be a member of this community of professional educators. Our goal and mission are to provide a well-balanced education for students to strive to succeed and portray their best educational successess. Close Quote

by a teacher
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Caring, hard-working staff.
Good program with A+ results. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 5, 2016

We have attended HAMS from the very first year and have been very happy with the environment of the school and the education our sons are receiving! The curriculum is science focused with a lot of hands on learning that is unusual for elementary students. The administration, support staff and the teachers are supportive, communicative with the parents and run a great school! The after care program is equally amazing with structured, age appropriate activities. This after care program is not the usual free-for-all like most 'host' programs. We could not be happier we chose HAMS for our children. 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	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
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9659 W Waters Ave	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 793-6085	819	36	22.7	31.7%	130 (15.9%)	32 (3.9%)	612 (74.7%)	26 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.1%)	51.7	1096^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.1%		58.4	918^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.3%	178	63.0	70.0	56.0	74.0	78.0	64.0	65.0	63.0	54.0	54.0	74.0	80.0	51.0	47.0	95.0	89.0	89.0	84.0	$8,926	$159	$8,767
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10907 Memorial Hwy	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 854-6010	526	38	13.9	71.5%	49 (9.3%)	28 (5.3%)	423 (80.4%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	15 (2.9%)	16.9	2000^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.7%		20.6	1889^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.3%	111	34.0	42.0	39.0				48.0	44.0	42.0				52.0						$13,853	$1,842	$12,011
Westchase Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9517 W Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4600	876	52	16.9	21.5%	445 (50.8%)	24 (2.7%)	268 (30.6%)	88 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (5.5%)	89.8	138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.8%		89.4	186^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.8%	48	81.0	79.0	80.0				89.0	85.0	83.0				79.0						$10,405	$734	$9,672
Lowry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11505 Country Hollow Dr	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 855-8178	755	52	14.5	28.1%	301 (39.9%)	52 (6.9%)	312 (41.3%)	46 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.6%)	62.2	830^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.9%		62.3	819^th of 2258 public elementary schools	63.7%	11	65.0	71.0	59.0				74.0	75.0	58.0				60.0						$11,638	$1,040	$10,597
Woodbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Woodbridge Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7460	602	31	19.2	62.8%	56 (9.3%)	35 (5.8%)	489 (81.2%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	27.4	1736^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%		16.3	2002^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	11.3%	266	42.0	51.0	56.0				54.0	46.0	52.0				47.0						$12,534	$1,672	$10,862
Bellamy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9720 Wilsky Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5387	589	39	14.9	68.4%	39 (6.6%)	35 (5.9%)	480 (81.5%)	25 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	36.8	1482^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	33.8%		26.2	1751^st of 2258 public elementary schools	22.5%	269	63.0	50.0	50.0				62.0	64.0	51.0				40.0						$13,270	$1,775	$11,494
Morgan Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 Armand Dr	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5369	522	30	17.1	64.6%	60 (11.5%)	22 (4.2%)	431 (82.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	10.5	2134^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.7%		21.1	1871^st of 2258 public elementary schools	17.1%	263	33.0	40.0	46.0				29.0	45.0	29.0				38.0						$11,277	$1,406	$9,872
Deer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11605 Citrus Park Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 854-6031	957	62	15.5	23.5%	428 (44.7%)	32 (3.3%)	259 (27.1%)	186 (19.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.2%)	80	393^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	82.5%		78.6	438^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.6%	45	71.0	68.0	71.0				81.0	75.0	85.0				81.0						$10,437	$695	$9,741
Henderson Hammock Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10322 Henderson Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 739-6633	1,154	68	16.9		68 (5.9%)	52 (4.5%)	1,003 (86.9%)	15 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.0%)	29	1692^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.5%		33.8	1530^th of 2258 public elementary schools	32.2%	162	51.0	52.0	45.0	53.0	56.0	67.0	57.0	55.0	41.0	55.0	62.0	56.0	44.0	52.0	86.0	88.0	100.0	84.0	$8,680	$654	$8,026
Town & Country Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6025 Hanley Rd	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7500	379	30	12.6	77.8%	15 (4.0%)	19 (5.0%)	332 (87.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	16.1	2017^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.0%		17.6	1978^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.4%	39	39.0	32.0	42.0				37.0	40.0	55.0				42.0						$16,931	$2,185	$14,745

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science

How many students attend Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science?

In the 2024-25 school year, 819 students attended Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science.

What district is Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science?

Students at Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science are 75% Hispanic, 16% White, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Is Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science a good school?

Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science ranks 1096^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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