Summary:
The eight schools in Riverview, FL's 33569 zip code, part of the Hillsborough County School District, serve grades K-12 and present a dramatic split in performance, with a standout charter school and several struggling traditional public schools.
The clear academic leader is Bell Creek Academy, a charter school for grades 6-12 that ranks in the 93rd percentile statewide with a 99.3% graduation rate and exceptional test scores—87% proficient in 10th-grade ELA versus the district's 60%. In stark contrast, Giunta Middle School ranks in the 9th percentile with only 18% of 7th graders proficient in math, while Kids Community College Riverview Southeast (a K-8 school) saw just 6% of 8th graders proficient in math. The two high schools offer vastly different experiences: Riverview High School is a large traditional school with average performance (66th percentile, 3 stars) and a 93.9% graduation rate, while Bell Creek is a selective-enrollment charter with elite outcomes. Notably, Rodgers Middle Magnet School, despite its "Magnet" label, ranks in the 21st percentile and struggles with high absenteeism.
A key finding is that higher spending does not guarantee success: Giunta Middle spends the most per student ($10,797) but is the lowest-ranked, while Bell Creek spends less ($8,558) and achieves top results. Chronic absenteeism is a critical issue, with Giunta Middle (48.5%) and Rodgers Middle (47.2%) having rates far above the district average of 31.3%, while top performers like Valrico Lake Advantage Academy (15.4%) and Bell Creek (18.2%) have rates roughly half that. For parents, this zip code offers a clear choice: high-performing charter options like Bell Creek and Valrico Lake Advantage Academy (90th percentile) versus traditional public schools like Boyette Springs Elementary and Sessums Elementary that face significant economic and attendance challenges.
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