Lake Magdalene Elementary School

Q: Is Lake Magdalene Elementary School a good school?

Lake Magdalene Elementary School ranks 1404 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Magdalene Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 715 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Hillsborough School District.

While Lake Magdalene has a diverse student population with a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges. The school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.7% in 2019-2020 to 28.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages as well as most nearby schools like Carrollwood Elementary and Excelsior Prep Charter School. Academically, Lake Magdalene's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the state, district, and nearby school averages, with its 3rd grade ELA proficiency at 43% compared to the district's 51% and the state's 55%.

Lake Magdalene's school ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 557 out of 2,029 Florida elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 1,404 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, suggesting its performance has not kept pace with the state's overall improvement. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.58% to 74.33%, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Addressing these issues will be crucial for Lake Magdalene to improve its overall performance and provide a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2002 Pine Lake Dr
Tampa, FL 33612

(813) 975-7625

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1404^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,202

Students who attend Lake Magdalene Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Adams Middle School
High:	Chamberlain High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 715

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.7%

White:

29.4%

African American:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Magdalene Elementary School ranks worse than 62.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 81^st among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.7%), White (29.4%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Magdalene Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 83^rd best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Lake Magdalene Elementary School employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Magdalene Elementary School is $11,202, which is the 70^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Magdalene Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Magdalene Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	62.10	654^th	1688	61.3%
2007	67.97	586^th	1786	67.2%
2008	61.76	706^th	1789	60.5%
2009	62.57	723^rd	1847	60.9%
2010	63.85	735^th	1919	61.7%
2011	64.08	756^th	1985	61.9%
2012	66.60	653^rd	1984	67.1%
2013	70.70	557^th	2029	72.5%
2014	63.70	718^th	2064	65.2%
2016	47.86	1089^th	2087	47.8%
2017	42.81	1216^th	2112	42.4%
2018	50.31	1046^th	2118	50.6%
2019	49.55	1087^th	2182	50.2%
2021	56.78	947^th	2247	57.9%
2022	49.36	1085^th	2219	51.1%
2023	47.12	1160^th	2240	48.2%
2024	37.85	1404^th	2256	37.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

I was told this was "a great school" and I actually believed it until, I noticed staff and teachers acting very judgmental towards me. Especially the front office staff, they are rude, misleading and liars. I'm not impressed with this school or it's teachers, some need more training before being allowed to teach! Very Disappointed! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 17, 2015

This school has some of the rudest teachers and staff. But my son so far has been enjoying his first two years here at this school. Being the sweetest of teachers would be the kindergarten and first grade. They're rules and regulations are starting to get ridiculous and if you ever as the parent break the smallest rule you will get SCOLDED right then and there. All in all if my son is happy and learning well then that's all that matters.

I forwarn you of the rude... Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lake Magdalene Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1018	138	24	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	1258
1989	1059	148	31	89	0	n/a	n/a	0	1327
1990	841	125	6	60	2	n/a	n/a	0	1034
1991	811	134	12	64	5	n/a	n/a	0	1026
1992	852	149	26	68	1	n/a	n/a	0	1096
1993	893	123	19	89	1	n/a	n/a	0	1125
1994	866	121	21	81	0	n/a	n/a	0	1089
1995	854	128	24	121	2	n/a	n/a	0	1129
1996	854	128	24	121	2	n/a	n/a	0	1129
1997	805	148	16	104	3	n/a	n/a	0	1076
1998	731	118	17	106	3	n/a	n/a	0	975
1999	768	142	20	104	2	n/a	n/a	0	1036
2000	764	181	15	106	4	n/a	n/a	0	1070
2001	723	171	14	115	4	n/a	n/a	0	1027
2002	655	151	16	140	6	n/a	n/a	0	968
2003	655	151	16	140	6	n/a	n/a	0	968
2004	657	164	20	154	8	n/a	n/a	0	1003
2005	647	75	18	176	8	n/a	n/a	0	924
2006	616	70	12	200	9	n/a	n/a	0	907
2007	561	69	13	189	7	n/a	n/a	75	914
2008	505	74	10	174	8	n/a	n/a	75	846
2009	506	62	14	184	7	n/a	n/a	94	867
2010	511	76	13	207	4	n/a	n/a	83	894
2011	478	81	11	285	4	1	46	0	906
2012	441	95	6	298	2	1	41	0	884
2013	433	90	10	288	1	1	47	0	870
2014	410	92	9	306	2	1	47	0	867
2015	386	98	13	322	2	2	42	0	865
2016	354	105	15	355	2	0	48	0	879
2017	340	95	17	377	2	0	51	0	882
2018	306	93	13	383	2	0	47	0	844
2019	263	94	15	387	2	0	43	0	804
2020	246	88	15	385	1	0	47	0	782
2021	230	81	10	351	0	0	37	0	709
2022	209	91	12	363	0	0	39	0	714
2023	210	82	14	370	1	1	37	0	715

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Magdalene Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1258	57.0	22.0	15.9
1989	1327	60.0	22.1	18.9
1990	1034	51.0	20.2	18.7
1991	1026	54.0	19.0	20
1992	1096	53.0	20.6	18.3
1993	1125	53.0	21.2	17.2
1994	1089	57.0	19.1	18
1995	1129	57.0	19.8	17.7
1996	1129	57.0	19.8	17.7
1997	1076	58.0	18.6	21.9
1998	975	53.0	18.4	19.2
1999	1036	53.0	19.5	26.5
2000	1070	55.0	19.5	31.6
2001	1027	56.0	18.3	29.5
2002	968	52.0	18.6	31.6
2003	968	52.0	18.6	31.6
2004	1003	53.0	18.9	34.6
2005	924	54.0	17.1	34.4
2006	907	58.0	15.6	31.3
2007	914	50.0	18.3	37.5
2008	846	64.5	13.1	39.3
2009	867	68.5	13.3	48.3
2010	894	63.0	14.1	49.6
2011	906	66.3	13.6	48.6
2012	884	67.5	13.0	50.9
2013	870	72.0	12.0	51.1
2014	867	66.0	13.1	54
2015	865	67.0	12.9	58.4
2016	879	66.0	13.3	61.3
2017	882	68.0	12.9	60.4
2018	844	63.0	13.3	67.4
2019	804	53.0	15.1	69.5
2020	782	52.0	15.0	70.1
2021	709	51.0	13.9	74.3
2022	714	49.0	14.5	69.6
2023	715	47.0	15.2	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Magdalene Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1258	57.0	22.0	15.9
1989	1327	60.0	22.1	18.9
1990	1034	51.0	20.2	18.7
1991	1026	54.0	19.0	20
1992	1096	53.0	20.6	18.3
1993	1125	53.0	21.2	17.2
1994	1089	57.0	19.1	18
1995	1129	57.0	19.8	17.7
1996	1129	57.0	19.8	17.7
1997	1076	58.0	18.6	21.9
1998	975	53.0	18.4	19.2
1999	1036	53.0	19.5	26.5
2000	1070	55.0	19.5	31.6
2001	1027	56.0	18.3	29.5
2002	968	52.0	18.6	31.6
2003	968	52.0	18.6	31.6
2004	1003	53.0	18.9	34.6
2005	924	54.0	17.1	34.4
2006	907	58.0	15.6	31.3
2007	914	50.0	18.3	37.5
2008	846	64.5	13.1	39.3
2009	867	68.5	13.3	48.3
2010	894	63.0	14.1	49.6
2011	906	66.3	13.6	48.6
2012	884	67.5	13.0	50.9
2013	870	72.0	12.0	51.1
2014	867	66.0	13.1	54
2015	865	67.0	12.9	58.4
2016	879	66.0	13.3	61.3
2017	882	68.0	12.9	60.4
2018	844	63.0	13.3	67.4
2019	804	53.0	15.1	69.5
2020	782	52.0	15.0	70.1
2021	709	51.0	13.9	74.3
2022	714	49.0	14.5	69.6
2023	715	47.0	15.2	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Magdalene Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$409 (4.9%)	$7,871 (95.1%)	$8,280
2019	$623 (7.4%)	$7,812 (92.6%)	$8,435
2020	$739 (8.2%)	$8,281 (91.8%)	$9,020
2021	$1,267 (13.2%)	$8,331 (86.8%)	$9,597
2022	$1,594 (15.2%)	$8,885 (84.8%)	$10,479
2023	$2,318 (20.7%)	$8,883 (79.3%)	$11,202

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Magdalene Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1087^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1160^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Magdalene Elementary School)	55	42	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Magdalene Elementary School)	65	46	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Magdalene Elementary School)	52	52
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Magdalene Elementary School)	60	62	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Magdalene Elementary School)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Magdalene Elementary School)	59	71	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lake Magdalene Elementary School)	54	39	15%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	804	715	11.1%
African American	94	82	12.8%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	15	14	6.7%
Hispanic	387	370	4.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	263	210	20.2%
Two or More Races	43	37	14%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.5%	59.6%	9.9%

Schools Near Lake Magdalene Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Magdalene Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2002 Pine Lake Dr	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7625	715	47	15.2	59.6%	210 (29.4%)	82 (11.5%)	370 (51.7%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (5.2%)	37.9	1404^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.8%		47.1	1160^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.2%	244	43.0	52.0	45.0				47.0	65.0	45.0				41.0			$11,202	$2,318	$8,883
Miles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	317 E 124th Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7337	675	47	14.5	75.7%	57 (8.4%)	195 (28.9%)	398 (59.0%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	13.2	2080^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.8%		9.8	2135^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.7%	55	24.0	29.0	30.0				31.0	23.0	47.0				39.0			$11,847	$3,347	$8,500
Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10112 N Ola Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7633	723	49	14.9	79.1%	70 (9.7%)	161 (22.3%)	452 (62.5%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.3%)	18.7	1936^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.2%		16.7	1991^st of 2240 public elementary schools	11.1%	55	26.0	26.0	27.0				43.0	52.0	50.0				27.0			$11,317	$2,950	$8,367
Carrollwood K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	3516 McFarland Rd	Tampa	33618	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7640	644	47	13.7	40.8%	273 (42.4%)	45 (7.0%)	267 (41.5%)	21 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.7%)	73.8	553^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	75.5%		67.6	671^st of 2240 public elementary schools	70.0%	118	62.0	59.0	69.0	65.0			73.0	67.0	73.0	64.0			69.0			$11,957	$2,317	$9,639
Legacy Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	302 E. Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 253-0053	149	9	16.5	98.7%	5 (3.4%)	99 (66.4%)	38 (25.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.7%)	28.3	1670^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.0%		13.9	2056^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.2%	386	50.0	18.0	42.0	61.0	28.0	50.0	50.0	27.0	58.0	28.0	39.0	57.0	8.0	43.0	61.0	$11,583	$2,217	$9,366
Twin Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8507 N Habana Ave	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7380	539	36	14.9	72.0%	28 (5.2%)	95 (17.6%)	388 (72.0%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	4.6	2225^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.4%		6.3	2188^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.3%	37	25.0	19.0	21.0				25.0	20.0	29.0				16.0			$10,536	$2,440	$8,096
Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11311 N 15th St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7366	635	46	13.9	75.4%	21 (3.3%)	262 (41.3%)	334 (52.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	11.3	2121^st of 2256 public elementary schools	6.0%		6.5	2185^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%	64	17.0	17.0	35.0				30.0	27.0	47.0				33.0			$13,930	$3,738	$10,192
Excelsior Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	2156 University Square Mall	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 644-9060	242	17	14.2	88.8%	11 (4.5%)	100 (41.3%)	125 (51.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	12.1	2106^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%		8.4	2164^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.4%	58	32.0	20.0	35.0				48.0	25.0	35.0				9.0			$11,669	$286	$11,383
Witter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10801 N 22nd St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7383	508	35	14.5	79.3%	18 (3.5%)	249 (49.0%)	211 (41.5%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.7%)	7.6	2196^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.7%		8	2173^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.0%	23	17.0	25.0	36.0				33.0	30.0	30.0				12.0			$12,413	$3,648	$8,764
Mort Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1806 E Bearss Ave	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7373	770	53	14.6	77.7%	48 (6.2%)	168 (21.8%)	510 (66.2%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.5%)	16.7	1987^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.9%		19.4	1918^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.4%	69	23.0	29.0	35.0				33.0	49.0	42.0				33.0			$11,463	$3,271	$8,192

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Magdalene Elementary School

Is Lake Magdalene Elementary School a good school?

Lake Magdalene Elementary School ranks 1404^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lake Magdalene Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Magdalene Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Adams Middle School
High : Chamberlain High School

How many students attend Lake Magdalene Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 715 students attended Lake Magdalene Elementary School.

What district is Lake Magdalene Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Lake Magdalene Elementary School?

Students at Lake Magdalene Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 29% White, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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