Summary:
Zip code 33558 in Lutz, Florida, is served by four exceptional public schools within the Hillsborough School District, including Steinbrenner High School, Martinez Middle School, McKitrick Elementary School, and Schwarzkopf Elementary School, all of which rank in the top 11% of their respective school types statewide despite the district's overall 36th percentile ranking.
McKitrick Elementary School is the standout performer, ranking in the 98th percentile with 90% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 93% of 4th graders proficient in math, while also boasting the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (8.8%) and the best student-teacher ratio (15.4:1) in the area. Martinez Middle School follows closely at the 94th percentile, excelling as a feeder school with 99% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 100% in Geometry, directly supporting Steinbrenner High School's strong 90th percentile ranking and 97.2% graduation rate. Schwarzkopf Elementary School rounds out the group at the 89th percentile, with math scores as a particular strength, such as 89% proficiency in 5th-grade math.
A key takeaway is that all four schools share dramatically low chronic absenteeism rates—roughly half the state average—indicating strong community engagement. The area's average free/reduced lunch rate of just 16.7% correlates with high performance, though spending per student varies widely, from $8,481 at Steinbrenner to $11,203 at Schwarzkopf, showing that community factors outweigh per-pupil spending in driving success. This creates a powerful, well-aligned educational pipeline from elementary through high school, making zip code 33558 a true pocket of excellence within a struggling district.
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