Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary-level schools in the 33579 zip code of Riverview, Florida, all part of the Hillsborough County school district, serving grades from PK-5 to PK-8 with enrollments ranging from 797 to 1,644 students.
Collins PK-8 School stands out as the top performer, achieving the only 3-star rating in the area and ranking in the 33rd percentile statewide. It excels in advanced coursework, with 84% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 79% in Civics, while maintaining the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (28.2%) among schools with data. In contrast, Summerfield Crossings Elementary School is the most challenged, ranking in the 13th percentile with declining performance over three years, high chronic absenteeism (36.0%), and low proficiency rates across subjects. Southshore Charter Academy presents a paradox: despite the lowest per-student spending ($7,393) and highest student-teacher ratio (23.6:1), its students achieve exceptional results in high school-level EOC exams, with 81% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 87% in Geometry. Summerfield Elementary School and Warren Hope Dawson Elementary round out the list, with the former having the highest per-student spending ($11,046) but low performance, and the latter showing a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.8%.
Key takeaways include that higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as the two highest-spending schools are among the lowest-ranked. Chronic absenteeism is a critical challenge, with three of five schools exceeding the state average of 31.4%. Families seeking a well-rounded K-8 experience may prefer Collins PK-8, while those with academically advanced children might find Southshore Charter Academy a better fit for its strong advanced coursework program. The declining trend at Summerfield Crossings Elementary signals a need for significant intervention.
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