Summary:
The 33527 zip code area of Hillsborough County, Florida is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Hillsborough school district. While the district is ranked 49 out of 67 in Florida and has a 2-star rating, a few schools in this area stand out for their strong academic performance.
Independence Academy, a public charter school serving grades K-8, has the highest test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, 93% of Independence Academy students were proficient or better in Civics, compared to 62% for the Hillsborough district and 71% for the state of Florida. Meanwhile, Strawberry Crest High School has a strong 89.7% four-year graduation rate and performs above the district and state averages on many end-of-course exams.
However, the data also reveals some concerning trends across the schools in this area, such as a significantly higher than average chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4% in 2023-2024. Additionally, there is a wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 43.11% at Strawberry Crest High to 84.36% at Dover Elementary, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage that likely impact academic outcomes. Addressing attendance issues and targeting resources to support the more economically disadvantaged schools could be key focus areas for improving education in this community.
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