Maniscalco K-8 School

Summary:

Maniscalco K-8 School is a public elementary and middle school located in Lutz, Florida, serving grades PK-8 with a diverse student population. The school consistently outperforms the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, but also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Maniscalco K-8 School stands out, with 86% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1 and 88% proficiency in EOC/Civics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.2% is higher than the Hillsborough District average of 17.5%, which may impact student learning and outcomes. Additionally, Maniscalco K-8 School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 43.03%, compared to nearby schools ranging from 3.64% to 77.66%.

Despite these challenges, Maniscalco K-8 School appears to be a high-performing school, with higher spending per student at $12,672 compared to nearby schools ranging from $7,969 to $12,090 per student. This suggests the school may be allocating additional resources to support its diverse student population and maintain its strong academic performance. Overall, Maniscalco K-8 School is a school worth considering for families in the Lutz area, with its consistent academic success and commitment to supporting student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 939 Debuel Rd
       Lutz, FL  33549


(813) 949-0337

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
468th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,672 Help


Students who attend Maniscalco K-8 School usually attend:

Middle:    Liberty Middle School
High:    Freedom High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  646

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.3%
White:
39.3%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Maniscalco K-8 School ranks better than 79.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 34th 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 77.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Maniscalco K-8 School ranks better than 81.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.38. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.3%), White (39.3%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maniscalco K-8 School is 12.1, which is the 6th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Maniscalco K-8 School employs 53 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maniscalco K-8 School is $12,672, which is the 35th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Maniscalco K-8 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Maniscalco K-8 School 224th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Maniscalco 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 Maniscalco K-8 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 91.90 86th 1688 94.9%
2007 71.33 504th 1786 71.8%
2008 72.29 478th 1789 73.3%
2009 65.09 666th 1847 63.9%
2010 72.14 515th 1919 73.2%
2011 62.27 798th 1985 59.8%
2012 73.19 509th 1984 74.3%
2013 72.74 504th 2029 75.2%
2014 74.90 460th 2064 77.7%
2016 74.17 511th 2087 75.5%
2017 74.15 522nd 2112 75.3%
2018 66.23 700th 2118 66.9%
2019 55.76 947th 2182 56.6%
2021 63.88 776th 2247 65.5%
2022 78.03 457th 2219 79.4%
2023 79.40 424th 2240 81.1%
2024 77.35 468th 2256 79.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Maniscalco K-8 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.37 333rd 1136 70.7%
2022 77.21 234th 1148 79.6%
2023 82.72 167th 1177 85.8%
2024 78.38 224th 1196 81.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Maniscalco K-8 School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Maniscalco K-8 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 660 114 17 66 1 n/a n/a 0 858
1991 746 121 13 72 2 n/a n/a 0 954
1992 770 114 12 73 4 n/a n/a 0 973
1993 692 91 14 67 3 n/a n/a 0 867
1994 636 95 14 71 3 n/a n/a 0 819
1995 598 114 19 64 4 n/a n/a 0 799
1996 598 114 19 64 4 n/a n/a 0 799
1997 594 110 15 73 6 n/a n/a 0 798
1998 617 141 17 75 7 n/a n/a 0 857
1999 574 136 19 90 8 n/a n/a 0 827
2000 617 126 12 106 8 n/a n/a 0 869
2001 569 108 10 124 5 n/a n/a 0 816
2002 499 77 9 134 5 n/a n/a 0 724
2003 499 77 9 134 5 n/a n/a 0 724
2004 503 106 11 134 5 n/a n/a 0 759
2005 548 61 17 148 2 n/a n/a 0 776
2006 518 51 17 138 4 n/a n/a 0 728
2007 478 57 16 135 3 n/a n/a 59 748
2008 412 46 12 148 6 n/a n/a 51 675
2009 358 46 16 144 0 n/a n/a 44 608
2010 366 64 12 158 0 n/a n/a 36 636
2011 320 57 9 190 2 2 19 0 599
2012 285 53 7 196 2 2 18 0 563
2013 278 64 7 184 2 0 16 0 551
2014 291 45 8 186 1 0 15 0 546
2015 272 41 13 178 0 1 19 0 524
2016 263 44 17 203 1 0 26 0 554
2017 252 54 16 202 2 0 23 0 549
2018 226 61 16 211 3 1 22 0 540
2019 261 55 18 245 3 1 34 0 617
2020 296 72 23 302 1 2 42 0 738
2021 287 72 19 291 1 1 36 0 707
2022 259 72 16 264 1 0 30 0 642
2023 254 66 14 280 1 1 30 0 646

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maniscalco K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 858 39.0 22.0 23.2
1991 954 51.0 18.7 22.3
1992 973 52.0 18.7 18
1993 867 46.0 18.8 17
1994 819 47.0 17.4 21
1995 799 51.0 15.7 23
1996 799 51.0 15.7 23
1997 798 47.0 17.0 23.9
1998 857 47.0 18.2 25.2
1999 827 47.0 17.6 31.6
2000 869 47.0 18.5 34.3
2001 816 44.0 18.5 34.2
2002 724 40.0 18.1 36.2
2003 724 40.0 18.1 36.2
2004 759 44.0 17.3 39.1
2005 776 50.0 15.5 37.1
2006 728 43.0 16.9 36.7
2007 748 40.0 18.7 39.8
2008 675 56.5 11.9 37.8
2009 608 50.6 12.7 42.6
2010 636 45.0 14.1 49.5
2011 599 45.0 13.3 50.9
2012 563 43.0 13.0 51.9
2013 551 44.0 12.5 55.4
2014 546 44.0 12.4 57.3
2015 524 45.0 11.6 54.8
2016 554 45.0 12.3 58.1
2017 549 45.0 12.2 58.8
2018 540 45.0 12.0 64.4
2019 617 49.0 12.5 62.2
2020 738 56.0 13.1 60.3
2021 707 59.0 11.9 61.7
2022 642 50.5 12.7 54
2023 646 53.0 12.1 43

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 Maniscalco K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 858 39.0 22.0 23.2
1991 954 51.0 18.7 22.3
1992 973 52.0 18.7 18
1993 867 46.0 18.8 17
1994 819 47.0 17.4 21
1995 799 51.0 15.7 23
1996 799 51.0 15.7 23
1997 798 47.0 17.0 23.9
1998 857 47.0 18.2 25.2
1999 827 47.0 17.6 31.6
2000 869 47.0 18.5 34.3
2001 816 44.0 18.5 34.2
2002 724 40.0 18.1 36.2
2003 724 40.0 18.1 36.2
2004 759 44.0 17.3 39.1
2005 776 50.0 15.5 37.1
2006 728 43.0 16.9 36.7
2007 748 40.0 18.7 39.8
2008 675 56.5 11.9 37.8
2009 608 50.6 12.7 42.6
2010 636 45.0 14.1 49.5
2011 599 45.0 13.3 50.9
2012 563 43.0 13.0 51.9
2013 551 44.0 12.5 55.4
2014 546 44.0 12.4 57.3
2015 524 45.0 11.6 54.8
2016 554 45.0 12.3 58.1
2017 549 45.0 12.2 58.8
2018 540 45.0 12.0 64.4
2019 617 49.0 12.5 62.2
2020 738 56.0 13.1 60.3
2021 707 59.0 11.9 61.7
2022 642 50.5 12.7 54
2023 646 53.0 12.1 43

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 Maniscalco K-8 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $677 (6.6%) $9,582 (93.4%) $10,259
2019 $919 (8.8%) $9,485 (91.2%) $10,404
2020 $843 (8.3%) $9,287 (91.7%) $10,130
2021 $1,280 (11.9%) $9,447 (88.1%) $10,728
2022 $1,442 (12.2%) $10,375 (87.8%) $11,819
2023 $2,352 (18.6%) $10,319 (81.4%) $12,672

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Maniscalco K-8 School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 947th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 424th of 2240 Elementary schools
 24.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maniscalco K-8 School)5174
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5249
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Maniscalco K-8 School)6387
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maniscalco K-8 School)6159
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Maniscalco K-8 School)7280
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5760
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maniscalco K-8 School)5465
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5452
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Maniscalco K-8 School)5564
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5454
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Maniscalco K-8 School)5662
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)5147
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maniscalco K-8 School)6168
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5352
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Maniscalco K-8 School)6161
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)4945
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students617646
 4.7%
African American5566
 20%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1814
 22.2%
Hispanic245280
 14.3%
Pacific Islander11
White261254
 2.7%
Two or More Races3430
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.2%43%
 19.2%


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Students at Maniscalco K-8 School are 43% Hispanic, 39% White, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 646 students attended Maniscalco K-8 School.

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

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : Freedom High School

Maniscalco K-8 School ranks 468th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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