Cypress Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Cypress Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ruskin, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 957. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cypress Creek Elementary stands out in several key areas. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic (44.41%) and African American (32.5%) students compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. Cypress Creek has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.7% in 2019-2020 to 39.9% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the 19.5% to 40.0% range of nearby schools. Academically, Cypress Creek's proficiency rates on state assessments are consistently lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with its 5th-grade science proficiency rate at 30% compared to 47% for Hillsborough and 53% for the state. Additionally, Cypress Creek has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.32% to 82.53% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the 16.18% to 77.46% range of nearby schools.

These insights suggest that Cypress Creek Elementary faces several challenges, including addressing the root causes of its high chronic absenteeism, providing targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational outcomes for its diverse student population, and implementing comprehensive strategies to improve academic performance across all grade levels. While the school's per-student spending is on par with nearby schools, a closer examination of how these resources are being utilized and the effectiveness of the school's programs and interventions may be warranted to address the unique needs of the Cypress Creek community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4040 19th Ave NE
       Ruskin, FL  33573


(813) 671-5167

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1647th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,524 Help


Students who attend Cypress Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Shields Middle School
High:    Lennard High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  957

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.4%
African American:
32.5%
White:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cypress Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 73% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 103rd 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 29.14. (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 Student population at Cypress Creek Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.4%), African American (32.5%), White (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cypress Creek Elementary School is 18.2. 159 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Cypress Creek Elementary School employs 52.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cypress Creek Elementary School is $9,524. 137 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cypress Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

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


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Rank History for Cypress Creek Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.90 1336th 1688 20.9%
2007 19.94 1509th 1786 15.5%
2008 11.80 1660th 1789 7.2%
2009 33.55 1330th 1847 28.0%
2010 29.90 1438th 1919 25.1%
2011 17.19 1744th 1985 12.1%
2012 18.47 1691st 1984 14.8%
2013 12.65 1889th 2029 6.9%
2014 21.10 1726th 2064 16.4%
2016 34.67 1386th 2087 33.6%
2017 28.49 1542nd 2112 27.0%
2018 16.32 1867th 2118 11.9%
2019 28.01 1637th 2182 25.0%
2021 27.95 1625th 2247 27.7%
2022 27.66 1623rd 2219 26.9%
2023 34.61 1480th 2240 33.9%
2024 29.14 1647th 2256 27.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 8, 2010

Open Quote MY KIDS ARE ATTENDING CYPRESS CREEK 2 YEARS NOW,AND THEY JUST LOVE IT!!THE TWO TEACHERS THEY HAVE WHICH IS MS.VALDIVINO(1ST GRD.)TAKE SO MUCH TIME TO WORK WITH MY SON..AND I HAVE NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS TO SAY ABOUT HER..AND MS COPPER(3ND GRD.)HAS REALLY MADE MY SON LEARN ALOT AND MAKE SURE HE KNOWS TO KEEP GOING..I LOVE THE SCHOOL.. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cypress Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 247 52 1 261 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1993 286 48 2 271 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1994 258 52 1 313 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1995 300 62 0 406 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1996 300 62 0 406 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1997 317 6 1 396 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1998 324 7 4 406 3 n/a n/a 0 744
1999 305 8 2 460 4 n/a n/a 0 779
2000 315 3 4 514 0 n/a n/a 0 836
2001 322 4 5 570 0 n/a n/a 0 901
2002 319 18 4 619 1 n/a n/a 0 961
2003 319 18 4 619 1 n/a n/a 0 961
2004 310 18 6 678 1 n/a n/a 0 1013
2005 323 17 8 650 2 n/a n/a 0 1000
2006 325 14 10 650 2 n/a n/a 0 1001
2007 273 26 12 622 3 n/a n/a 28 964
2008 254 50 11 653 2 n/a n/a 32 1002
2009 252 94 10 539 0 n/a n/a 35 930
2010 250 92 6 569 7 n/a n/a 47 971
2011 289 106 8 629 4 2 34 0 1072
2012 270 115 13 628 5 1 32 0 1064
2013 253 141 13 679 5 3 37 0 1131
2014 226 181 11 666 6 1 39 0 1130
2015 170 106 5 336 2 1 29 0 649
2016 167 126 9 375 2 3 33 0 715
2017 175 153 8 387 3 2 40 0 768
2018 182 183 9 452 2 3 43 0 874
2019 174 205 8 439 2 1 42 0 871
2020 185 233 7 460 2 1 46 0 934
2021 131 211 8 427 1 0 29 0 807
2022 142 257 13 455 0 0 28 0 895
2023 159 311 17 425 1 0 44 0 957

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 Cypress Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 561 31.0 18.0 71.5
1993 607 44.0 13.8 71.2
1994 624 47.0 13.3 76
1995 768 52.0 14.8 77.9
1996 768 52.0 14.8 77.9
1997 720 51.0 14.1 75.6
1998 744 51.0 14.6 75
1999 779 52.0 15.0 80.4
2000 836 52.0 16.1 83.5
2001 901 64.0 14.1 81.6
2002 961 68.0 14.1 82.3
2003 961 68.0 14.1 82.3
2004 1013 63.0 16.1 81.6
2005 1000 70.0 14.3 82.3
2006 1001 68.0 14.7 77.8
2007 964 64.0 15.1 80.4
2008 1002 71.0 14.1 80.6
2009 930 70.5 13.9 81
2010 971 71.0 13.6 83.1
2011 1072 78.8 13.6 82.5
2012 1064 82.6 12.8 85.2
2013 1131 81.0 13.9 84.3
2014 1130 83.0 13.6 87.2
2015 649 60.0 10.8 83.2
2016 715 61.0 11.7 80
2017 768 56.0 13.7 81.3
2018 874 60.0 14.5 83.2
2019 871 60.5 14.3 81.2
2020 934 57.5 16.2 81.9
2021 807 54.5 14.8 82.5
2022 895 58.5 15.2 75.1
2023 957 52.5 18.2 63.3

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 Cypress Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 561 31.0 18.0 71.5
1993 607 44.0 13.8 71.2
1994 624 47.0 13.3 76
1995 768 52.0 14.8 77.9
1996 768 52.0 14.8 77.9
1997 720 51.0 14.1 75.6
1998 744 51.0 14.6 75
1999 779 52.0 15.0 80.4
2000 836 52.0 16.1 83.5
2001 901 64.0 14.1 81.6
2002 961 68.0 14.1 82.3
2003 961 68.0 14.1 82.3
2004 1013 63.0 16.1 81.6
2005 1000 70.0 14.3 82.3
2006 1001 68.0 14.7 77.8
2007 964 64.0 15.1 80.4
2008 1002 71.0 14.1 80.6
2009 930 70.5 13.9 81
2010 971 71.0 13.6 83.1
2011 1072 78.8 13.6 82.5
2012 1064 82.6 12.8 85.2
2013 1131 81.0 13.9 84.3
2014 1130 83.0 13.6 87.2
2015 649 60.0 10.8 83.2
2016 715 61.0 11.7 80
2017 768 56.0 13.7 81.3
2018 874 60.0 14.5 83.2
2019 871 60.5 14.3 81.2
2020 934 57.5 16.2 81.9
2021 807 54.5 14.8 82.5
2022 895 58.5 15.2 75.1
2023 957 52.5 18.2 63.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cypress Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $779 (9.6%) $7,299 (90.4%) $8,078
2019 $1,159 (12.1%) $8,437 (87.9%) $9,597
2020 $889 (9.9%) $8,100 (90.1%) $8,988
2021 $1,632 (17.1%) $7,903 (82.9%) $9,535
2022 $1,389 (14.2%) $8,389 (85.8%) $9,780
2023 $2,043 (21.5%) $7,483 (78.6%) $9,524

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cypress Creek 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 1637th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1480th of 2240 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cypress Creek Elementary School)4241
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5249
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress Creek Elementary School)5350
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cypress Creek Elementary School)4647
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress Creek Elementary School)5555
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5760
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cypress Creek Elementary School)4138
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5452
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress Creek Elementary School)4035
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5454
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Cypress Creek Elementary School)4439
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)5147
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students871957
 9.9%
African American205311
 51.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian817
 112.5%
Hispanic439425
 3.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White174159
 8.6%
Two or More Races4244
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.2%63.3%
 17.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cypress Creek Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 957 students attended Cypress Creek Elementary School.

Students who attend Cypress Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shields Middle School
High : Lennard High School

Students at Cypress Creek Elementary School are 44% Hispanic, 32% African American, 17% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Cypress Creek Elementary School ranks 1647th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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