Summary:
Zip code 33621, home to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, contains a single school: Tinker K-8 School, a public school serving grades PK-8 within the Hillsborough County School District.
Tinker K-8 School is a standout performer, consistently exceeding both district and state averages across nearly all subjects. With 560 students, the school boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7%—less than half the district and state rates of over 31%. Academic excellence is evident in its 93% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 89% proficiency in Civics, far surpassing state averages. The school’s middle school grades (6-8) are particularly strong, with 6th-grade English Language Arts at 87% and Math at 80%. While the school’s state percentile rank has slightly decreased from the 81st to the 70th percentile, its actual test scores remain high and have improved in many areas, such as 6th-grade ELA rising from 71% to 87%. The only notable outlier is 4th-grade English Language Arts, which scores at 58%, just below the state average of 60%.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1 and per-student spending of $12,647, which yields a strong return on investment given the high academic outcomes. The school’s low free/reduced lunch eligibility rate of 26.96% and low chronic absenteeism are likely tied to the stability of the military-connected community at MacDill Air Force Base. Overall, Tinker K-8 School provides a high-quality education with exceptional performance in middle school and end-of-course exams, making it a top choice for families in the area.
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