Miles Elementary School

Summary:

Miles Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 675 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (58.96%) and African American (28.89%).

Miles Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (46.5% to 51.0%), significantly lower test scores than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math, and a very high percentage of students (75.7% to 93.78%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating poor overall academic performance. Nearby schools in the Hillsborough School District, such as Witter Elementary, Muller Elementary Magnet, and Mort Elementary, also struggle with low academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage, suggesting systemic challenges in this area of Tampa.

Despite the high levels of economic disadvantage at Miles Elementary, the school's per-student spending is relatively high, ranging from $9,895 to $11,847 in recent years. This suggests that additional resources alone may not be the sole solution to improving academic outcomes. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 14.5 in recent years, which is lower than the nearby schools, indicating that class size may not be the primary driver of the school's academic challenges. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as attendance, family support, and instructional quality, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes at Miles Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

317 E 124th Ave
Tampa, FL 33612

(813) 975-7337

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2080^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,847

Students who attend Miles Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Buchanan Middle School
High:	Gaither High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 675

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.0%

African American:

28.9%

White:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Miles Elementary School ranks worse than 92.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 146^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.21. (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 (59%), African American (28.9%), White (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miles Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 55^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Miles Elementary School employs 46.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miles Elementary School is $11,847, which is the 54^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Miles 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 Miles Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	9.15	1584^th	1688	6.2%
2007	10.22	1669^th	1786	6.6%
2008	10.77	1674^th	1789	6.4%
2009	7.43	1771^st	1847	4.1%
2010	5.14	1872^nd	1919	2.4%
2011	5.89	1934^th	1985	2.6%
2012	8.11	1902^nd	1984	4.1%
2013	10.38	1928^th	2029	5.0%
2014	5.84	2021^st	2064	2.1%
2016	4.61	2053^rd	2087	1.6%
2017	6.02	2054^th	2112	2.7%
2018	7.11	2049^th	2118	3.3%
2019	4.65	2136^th	2182	2.1%
2021	7.38	2180^th	2247	3.0%
2022	10.75	2086^th	2219	6.0%
2023	9.83	2135^th	2240	4.7%
2024	13.21	2080^th	2256	7.8%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Miles Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	510	135	4	58	11	n/a	n/a	0	718
1989	508	126	9	54	3	n/a	n/a	0	700
1990	552	185	7	73	5	n/a	n/a	0	822
1991	538	158	8	93	2	n/a	n/a	0	799
1992	583	166	6	98	1	n/a	n/a	0	854
1993	528	198	5	100	3	n/a	n/a	0	834
1994	457	185	10	102	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
1995	376	206	12	114	7	n/a	n/a	0	715
1996	376	206	12	114	7	n/a	n/a	0	715
1997	357	235	10	119	3	n/a	n/a	0	724
1998	337	207	13	107	3	n/a	n/a	0	667
1999	309	216	12	103	3	n/a	n/a	0	643
2000	266	138	8	75	6	n/a	n/a	0	493
2001	254	109	5	102	5	n/a	n/a	0	475
2002	224	153	8	130	3	n/a	n/a	0	518
2003	224	153	8	130	3	n/a	n/a	0	518
2004	220	142	6	120	3	n/a	n/a	0	491
2005	227	184	10	157	3	n/a	n/a	0	581
2006	180	238	11	233	1	n/a	n/a	0	663
2007	151	246	13	249	2	n/a	n/a	54	715
2008	153	282	11	279	0	n/a	n/a	48	773
2009	132	261	12	266	0	n/a	n/a	36	707
2010	115	245	15	317	2	n/a	n/a	40	734
2011	83	268	16	311	4	1	27	0	710
2012	74	210	18	309	2	2	22	0	637
2013	77	231	19	318	1	1	30	0	677
2014	129	294	20	340	1	2	36	0	822
2015	103	284	13	372	0	1	37	0	810
2016	110	276	12	385	0	4	29	0	816
2017	111	292	8	429	0	2	27	0	869
2018	95	277	9	454	0	2	36	0	873
2019	78	280	8	480	1	1	32	0	880
2020	76	259	11	473	1	1	28	0	849
2021	69	263	7	397	1	2	33	0	772
2022	71	232	7	442	1	0	24	0	777
2023	57	195	5	398	1	0	19	0	675

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Miles Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	718	37.0	19.4	44.7
1989	700	36.0	19.4	38.4
1990	822	46.0	17.8	46
1991	799	45.0	17.7	49.6
1992	854	49.0	17.4	48.4
1993	834	46.0	18.1	54.7
1994	754	43.0	17.5	51.6
1995	715	41.0	17.4	60
1996	715	41.0	17.4	60
1997	724	38.0	19.1	68.2
1998	667	37.0	18.0	64.5
1999	643	41.0	15.7	76.8
2000	493	39.0	12.6	75.9
2001	475	33.0	14.4	75.4
2002	518	35.0	14.8	81.7
2003	518	35.0	14.8	81.7
2004	491	35.0	14.0	88.2
2005	581	37.0	15.7	86.7
2006	663	43.0	15.4	84.2
2007	715	43.0	16.6	98.8
2008	773	59.0	13.1	93.2
2009	707	58.9	12.6	96.3
2010	734	57.0	12.8	97.8
2011	710	58.5	12.1	94.9
2012	637	58.2	10.9	96.4
2013	677	83.0	8.1	96.6
2014	822	69.0	11.9	96.4
2015	810	68.0	11.9	98.4
2016	816	72.0	11.3	96.1
2017	869	72.0	12.0	96.2
2018	873	72.0	12.1	95.9
2019	880	58.0	15.1	95.8
2020	849	56.0	15.1	94.2
2021	772	57.0	13.5	93.8
2022	777	54.5	14.2	85.6
2023	675	46.5	14.5	75.7

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 Miles Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	718	37.0	19.4	44.7
1989	700	36.0	19.4	38.4
1990	822	46.0	17.8	46
1991	799	45.0	17.7	49.6
1992	854	49.0	17.4	48.4
1993	834	46.0	18.1	54.7
1994	754	43.0	17.5	51.6
1995	715	41.0	17.4	60
1996	715	41.0	17.4	60
1997	724	38.0	19.1	68.2
1998	667	37.0	18.0	64.5
1999	643	41.0	15.7	76.8
2000	493	39.0	12.6	75.9
2001	475	33.0	14.4	75.4
2002	518	35.0	14.8	81.7
2003	518	35.0	14.8	81.7
2004	491	35.0	14.0	88.2
2005	581	37.0	15.7	86.7
2006	663	43.0	15.4	84.2
2007	715	43.0	16.6	98.8
2008	773	59.0	13.1	93.2
2009	707	58.9	12.6	96.3
2010	734	57.0	12.8	97.8
2011	710	58.5	12.1	94.9
2012	637	58.2	10.9	96.4
2013	677	83.0	8.1	96.6
2014	822	69.0	11.9	96.4
2015	810	68.0	11.9	98.4
2016	816	72.0	11.3	96.1
2017	869	72.0	12.0	96.2
2018	873	72.0	12.1	95.9
2019	880	58.0	15.1	95.8
2020	849	56.0	15.1	94.2
2021	772	57.0	13.5	93.8
2022	777	54.5	14.2	85.6
2023	675	46.5	14.5	75.7

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 Miles Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,393 (15.6%)	$7,535 (84.4%)	$8,928
2019	$1,652 (18.5%)	$7,263 (81.5%)	$8,915
2020	$2,463 (24.1%)	$7,770 (75.9%)	$10,233
2021	$2,261 (22.8%)	$7,635 (77.2%)	$9,895
2022	$2,774 (26.7%)	$7,633 (73.3%)	$10,407
2023	$3,347 (28.3%)	$8,500 (71.7%)	$11,847

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miles 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 2136^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2135^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miles Elementary School)	24	20	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miles Elementary School)	24	32	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miles Elementary School)	30	35	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miles Elementary School)	26	39	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miles Elementary School)	26	23	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miles Elementary School)	19	34	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Miles Elementary School)	26	17	9%
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	880	675	23.3%
African American	280	195	30.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	480	398	17.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	78	57	26.9%
Two or More Races	32	19	40.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.8%	75.7%	20.1%

Schools Near Miles 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 Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (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 Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
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
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
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
Muller Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13615 N 22nd St	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 558-1355	430	32	13.4	72.3%	40 (9.3%)	154 (35.8%)	193 (44.9%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.5%)	40.3	1343^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.5%		50.8	1077^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.9%	266	61.0	46.0	46.0				68.0	49.0	35.0				37.0					$12,090	$2,682	$9,407
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
New Springs Schools	Public, Charter	K-8	2410 E Busch Blvd	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 933-5025	397	27	14.7	99.5%	62 (15.6%)	144 (36.3%)	165 (41.6%)	8 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.5%)	11.9	2110^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.5%		9.3	2147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.2%	37	40.0	30.0	38.0	25.0	36.0	45.0	31.0	40.0	28.0	23.0	49.0	45.0	19.0	47.0	93.0	90.0	73.0	$8,816	$1,469	$7,347

Frequently Asked Questions about Miles Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Miles Elementary School?

Students at Miles Elementary School are 59% Hispanic, 29% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Miles Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What schools do graduates of Miles Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Miles Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buchanan Middle School
High : Gaither High School

How many students attend Miles Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 675 students attended Miles Elementary School.

Is Miles Elementary School a good school?

Miles Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Florida elementary schools.

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