Summary:
The 33619 zip code area of Hillsborough County, Florida is home to 15 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with high rates of poverty, chronic absenteeism, and wide achievement gaps compared to district and state averages.
Despite these challenges, a few schools stand out as bright spots in the area. Progress Village Middle Magnet consistently ranks in the top half of Florida middle schools, with strong test scores, particularly in Algebra 1 and Geometry. The Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy, a K-8 charter school, also has relatively high test scores, especially in English Language Arts. Additionally, the Falkenburg Road Jail facility serving incarcerated students has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.7%.
The data reveals that the schools in the 33619 zip code area face significant challenges, with high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism contributing to wide achievement gaps. However, the standout performance of a few schools, particularly the magnet and charter programs, suggests that targeted interventions and specialized programs can make a positive difference for students in this community. The Hillsborough school district, which oversees these schools, is ranked 49 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
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