Sulphur Springs K-8 School

Summary:

Sulphur Springs K-8 School is a public elementary and middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving 610 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in Florida, Sulphur Springs K-8 School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools.

The school has a notably higher percentage of African American students (67.38%) than the surrounding area, and it struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 53.9% to 58.8% over the past few years. Academically, Sulphur Springs K-8 School consistently performs below the Seminole Elementary School and Cleveland Elementary School, which are both within a 2-mile radius, as well as the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages on standardized tests. The school's proficiency rates are often less than half of the district and state averages.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Sulphur Springs K-8 School, ranging from $11,513 to $13,558 over the past few years, the school's performance remains significantly below the district and state levels. This suggests that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to address the specific needs of the student population, which has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88.52% to 98.15% over the past few years. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach to support student learning and achievement at Sulphur Springs K-8 School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 8412 N 13th St
       Tampa, FL  33604


(813) 975-7305

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2039th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,558 Help


Students who attend Sulphur Springs K-8 School usually attend:

High:    Chamberlain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

African American:
67.4%
Hispanic:
24.4%
White:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sulphur Springs K-8 School ranks worse than 90.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 142nd among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sulphur Springs K-8 School ranks worse than 86.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.4%), Hispanic (24.4%), White (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs K-8 School is 15.8. 103 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Sulphur Springs K-8 School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sulphur Springs K-8 School is $13,558, which is the 23rd highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sulphur Springs K-8 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sulphur Springs K-8 School 1039th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Sulphur Springs K-8 School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

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


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Rank History for Sulphur Springs K-8 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 3.34 1665th 1688 1.4%
2007 1.26 1776th 1786 0.6%
2008 0.99 1780th 1789 0.5%
2009 7.86 1766th 1847 4.4%
2010 4.52 1882nd 1919 1.9%
2011 4.90 1951st 1985 1.7%
2012 4.65 1952nd 1984 1.6%
2013 9.35 1941st 2029 4.3%
2014 8.05 1994th 2064 3.4%
2016 9.00 1982nd 2087 5.0%
2017 3.40 2086th 2112 1.2%
2018 1.82 2103rd 2118 0.7%
2019 2.62 2159th 2182 1.1%
2021 8.36 2164th 2247 3.7%
2022 11.47 2073rd 2219 6.6%
2023 22.02 1834th 2240 18.1%
2024 14.80 2039th 2256 9.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sulphur Springs K-8 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.14 1059th 1099 3.6%
2021 4.82 1117th 1136 1.7%
2022 8.38 1081st 1148 5.8%
2023 10.83 1074th 1177 8.8%
2024 16.21 1039th 1196 13.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sulphur Springs K-8 School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Sulphur Springs K-8 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 339 529 16 60 13 n/a n/a 0 957
1989 336 633 12 80 7 n/a n/a 0 1068
1990 234 484 9 70 3 n/a n/a 0 800
1991 222 512 9 74 2 n/a n/a 0 819
1992 194 525 10 69 4 n/a n/a 0 802
1993 231 620 10 79 4 n/a n/a 0 944
1994 199 667 7 91 5 n/a n/a 0 969
1995 149 713 6 86 3 n/a n/a 0 957
1996 149 713 6 86 3 n/a n/a 0 957
1997 109 668 5 56 1 n/a n/a 0 839
1998 97 668 5 69 1 n/a n/a 0 840
1999 99 767 5 84 2 n/a n/a 0 957
2000 88 782 5 114 2 n/a n/a 0 991
2001 79 800 2 115 4 n/a n/a 0 1000
2002 59 735 0 97 2 n/a n/a 0 893
2003 59 735 0 97 2 n/a n/a 0 893
2004 35 684 1 87 4 n/a n/a 0 811
2005 27 609 1 103 2 n/a n/a 0 742
2006 30 590 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2007 24 576 1 134 0 n/a n/a 25 760
2008 30 544 1 100 0 n/a n/a 37 712
2009 19 378 1 56 0 n/a n/a 18 472
2010 27 443 0 90 0 n/a n/a 10 570
2011 21 423 0 82 0 0 15 0 541
2012 25 483 0 93 1 3 23 0 628
2013 32 468 0 127 1 0 26 0 654
2014 32 444 0 127 0 1 28 0 632
2015 32 462 0 145 0 0 20 0 659
2016 44 507 0 186 0 0 38 0 775
2017 37 502 0 154 0 1 38 0 732
2018 51 549 1 185 0 0 36 0 822
2019 44 597 1 191 0 0 40 0 873
2020 30 552 1 173 0 0 36 0 792
2021 30 450 0 143 0 0 26 0 649
2022 32 449 0 138 3 0 14 0 636
2023 31 411 2 149 0 1 16 0 610

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 Sulphur Springs K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 957 51.0 18.7 83.9
1989 1068 64.0 16.6 100
1990 800 51.0 15.6 98.1
1991 819 50.0 16.3 89
1992 802 50.0 16.0 89.9
1993 944 54.0 17.5 91.4
1994 969 49.0 19.8 91
1995 957 60.0 16.0 93.4
1996 957 60.0 16.0 93.4
1997 839 49.0 17.1 95
1998 840 54.0 15.6 93.1
1999 957 61.0 15.7 95
2000 991 65.0 15.2 99.7
2001 1000 67.0 14.9 93.5
2002 893 57.0 15.7 94
2003 893 57.0 15.7 94
2004 811 47.0 17.3 98.8
2005 742 50.0 14.8 99.6
2006 737 45.0 16.4 90.8
2007 760 46.0 16.5 96.6
2008 712 52.5 13.6 98.1
2009 472 50.5 9.8 100.2
2010 570 51.0 11.1 97.5
2011 541 51.8 10.4 99.1
2012 628 52.2 12.0 98.4
2013 654 59.0 11.0 97.7
2014 632 60.0 10.5 99.2
2015 659 60.0 10.9 99.8
2016 775 70.0 11.0 96.8
2017 732 68.0 10.7 97.4
2018 822 56.0 14.6 97.7
2019 873 49.0 17.8 97.5
2020 792 51.0 15.5 97
2021 649 46.5 13.9 98.2
2022 636 48.0 13.2 94.2
2023 610 38.5 15.8 88.5

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 Sulphur Springs K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 957 51.0 18.7 83.9
1989 1068 64.0 16.6 100
1990 800 51.0 15.6 98.1
1991 819 50.0 16.3 89
1992 802 50.0 16.0 89.9
1993 944 54.0 17.5 91.4
1994 969 49.0 19.8 91
1995 957 60.0 16.0 93.4
1996 957 60.0 16.0 93.4
1997 839 49.0 17.1 95
1998 840 54.0 15.6 93.1
1999 957 61.0 15.7 95
2000 991 65.0 15.2 99.7
2001 1000 67.0 14.9 93.5
2002 893 57.0 15.7 94
2003 893 57.0 15.7 94
2004 811 47.0 17.3 98.8
2005 742 50.0 14.8 99.6
2006 737 45.0 16.4 90.8
2007 760 46.0 16.5 96.6
2008 712 52.5 13.6 98.1
2009 472 50.5 9.8 100.2
2010 570 51.0 11.1 97.5
2011 541 51.8 10.4 99.1
2012 628 52.2 12.0 98.4
2013 654 59.0 11.0 97.7
2014 632 60.0 10.5 99.2
2015 659 60.0 10.9 99.8
2016 775 70.0 11.0 96.8
2017 732 68.0 10.7 97.4
2018 822 56.0 14.6 97.7
2019 873 49.0 17.8 97.5
2020 792 51.0 15.5 97
2021 649 46.5 13.9 98.2
2022 636 48.0 13.2 94.2
2023 610 38.5 15.8 88.5

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 Sulphur Springs K-8 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,367 (16.0%) $7,200 (84.0%) $8,567
2019 $1,318 (15.5%) $7,176 (84.5%) $8,494
2020 $2,423 (21.0%) $9,091 (79.0%) $11,513
2021 $2,637 (21.8%) $9,454 (78.2%) $12,090
2022 $3,759 (29.0%) $9,220 (71.0%) $12,978
2023 $3,322 (24.5%) $10,235 (75.5%) $13,558

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sulphur Springs K-8 School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2159th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1834th of 2240 Elementary schools
 17.1%
Ranks 1059th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1074th of 1177 Middle schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)1416
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5249
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)1731
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)1823
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)2449
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5760
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)2618
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5452
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)1945
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5454
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)2517
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)5147
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)716
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5352
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)1313
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)4945
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)1422
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5449
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)1811
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)6226
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)1511
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5347
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)222
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)3147
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)139
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)4741
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Sulphur Springs K-8 School)4742
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)6764
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students873610
 30.1%
African American597411
 31.2%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic191149
 22%
Pacific Islander01
White4431
 29.5%
Two or More Races4016
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.5%88.5%
 9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sulphur Springs K-8 School

Sulphur Springs K-8 School ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Florida elementary schools.

Students who attend Sulphur Springs K-8 School usually go on to attend:

High : Chamberlain High School

Students at Sulphur Springs K-8 School are 67% African American, 24% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Sulphur Springs K-8 School.


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