Summary:
There are three elementary schools in the 33626 zip code of Tampa, Florida, serving grades PK-5 within the Hillsborough County School District, an area that stands out as a pocket of exceptional academic performance despite the district's overall 2-star rating.
Bryant Elementary School is the top performer, consistently ranking in the 99th percentile statewide with the highest test scores across nearly every subject and grade level. It boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.0% and only 10.33% of students receiving free/reduced lunch. Westchase Elementary School is a strong, upward-trending 5-star school, improving its state rank from the 89th to the 94th percentile over three years, with particularly strong math scores. Deer Park Elementary School is a solid 4-star school, consistently performing well above district and state averages, though it does not reach the heights of its neighbors. All three schools share a universal strength in mathematics, with every grade level scoring above 75% proficiency, far exceeding the district and state averages of 55-65%.
Interestingly, per-student spending is nearly identical across all three schools (around $10,400-$10,500), indicating that the performance gap is not driven by financial resources but likely by factors like family income and school culture. While the district ranks in the bottom half of Florida, these three schools are all in the top 20% of elementary schools statewide, making this zip code a highly desirable area for families seeking excellent educational options.
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