Mintz Elementary School

Q: Is Mintz Elementary School a good school?

Mintz Elementary School ranks 1492 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mintz Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Brandon, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 786. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mintz Elementary School faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, consistently lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's student-teacher ratio is also higher than nearby schools, which may contribute to the lower academic performance. Interestingly, Mintz Elementary School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, and its SchoolDigger rating has dropped from 3 stars to 2 stars during this period. When compared to nearby schools, such as Limona Elementary School and Winthrop Charter School, Mintz Elementary School generally underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and school rankings.

Despite the school's diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic and African American students, the academic outcomes at Mintz Elementary School have not been as strong as the nearby schools. The increased spending per student at Mintz Elementary School, from $8,233 in 2020-2021 to $9,025 in 2022-2023, has not yet translated into improved academic performance. Addressing the challenges faced by Mintz Elementary School and learning from the successes of the higher-performing nearby schools could be crucial for improving the school's overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1510 Heather Lakes Blvd
Brandon, FL 33511

(813) 744-8353

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1492^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,025

Students who attend Mintz Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

McLane Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 786

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.7%

African American:

28.1%

White:

18.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mintz Elementary School ranks worse than 66.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 87^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.98. (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 Student population at Mintz Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.7%), African American (28.1%), White (18.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mintz Elementary School is 18.7. 163 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mintz Elementary School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mintz Elementary School is $9,025. 152 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mintz 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 Mintz Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	39.31	1059^th	1688	37.3%
2007	51.87	917^th	1786	48.7%
2008	46.84	1004^th	1789	43.9%
2009	54.01	900^th	1847	51.3%
2010	40.83	1219^th	1919	36.5%
2011	53.14	977^th	1985	50.8%
2012	53.07	933^rd	1984	53.0%
2013	53.65	925^th	2029	54.4%
2014	59.01	843^rd	2064	59.2%
2016	58.85	857^th	2087	58.9%
2017	53.48	982^nd	2112	53.5%
2018	51.49	1015^th	2118	52.1%
2019	48.44	1114^th	2182	48.9%
2021	33.65	1475^th	2247	34.4%
2022	27.60	1626^th	2219	26.7%
2023	19.25	1923^rd	2240	14.2%
2024	34.98	1492^nd	2256	33.9%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, March 21, 2014

This is an awesome school to start with. We came from India and were worried initially about schools . My son is doing his Kindergarten in Mintz. He enjoys going to school. His teacher Ms. Moran is really awesome , friendly and caring. I could see a good improvement in his learning and speaking skills. Very happy about that. As we came from different country we spoke with his teacher to help him to get along with students and she took special efforts to make him feel comfortable. The front office people are very friendly. The way they organize the events are highly professional and we enjoy visiting the school. The teachers are really motivating. His teacher responds back to our concerns right on the same day itself. In short its a great school. Kids need to be in safe hands of good teachers and school. Mintz is on such school. If i have an option i would give 10 start rating to this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mintz Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	510	149	16	120	3	n/a	n/a	0	798
1993	643	167	21	137	2	n/a	n/a	0	970
1994	686	176	24	164	4	n/a	n/a	0	1054
1995	662	198	31	188	10	n/a	n/a	0	1089
1996	662	198	31	188	10	n/a	n/a	0	1089
1997	713	161	48	160	8	n/a	n/a	0	1090
1998	845	211	50	173	2	n/a	n/a	0	1281
1999	863	231	46	185	3	n/a	n/a	0	1328
2000	884	260	43	234	5	n/a	n/a	0	1426
2001	885	314	50	301	2	n/a	n/a	0	1552
2002	454	243	29	247	1	n/a	n/a	0	974
2003	454	243	29	247	1	n/a	n/a	0	974
2004	423	231	30	242	1	n/a	n/a	0	927
2005	432	245	36	287	2	n/a	n/a	0	1002
2006	400	233	27	297	2	n/a	n/a	0	959
2007	337	200	22	264	0	n/a	n/a	92	915
2008	307	199	17	242	1	n/a	n/a	94	860
2009	305	213	26	255	2	n/a	n/a	95	896
2010	265	215	24	275	0	n/a	n/a	88	867
2011	241	206	37	318	1	0	69	0	872
2012	218	208	46	272	2	0	58	0	804
2013	220	218	34	288	2	1	65	0	828
2014	232	218	24	306	3	1	56	0	840
2015	218	229	36	314	2	4	62	0	865
2016	221	218	32	318	3	8	61	0	861
2017	227	209	33	352	3	4	57	0	885
2018	214	207	37	351	0	3	65	0	877
2019	190	213	42	350	1	2	55	0	853
2020	161	204	28	323	1	1	55	0	773
2021	140	227	22	310	1	0	61	0	761
2022	135	210	18	311	1	1	74	0	750
2023	144	221	21	312	2	1	85	0	786

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 Mintz Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	798	37.0	21.5	28.2
1993	970	48.0	20.2	24.1
1994	1054	54.0	19.5	30.6
1995	1089	62.0	17.6	25.7
1996	1089	62.0	17.6	25.7
1997	1090	56.0	19.5	15.6
1998	1281	69.0	18.6	16.3
1999	1328	70.0	19.0	26.1
2000	1426	71.0	20.1	30.2
2001	1552	76.0	20.4	34.3
2002	974	50.0	19.5	38.8
2003	974	50.0	19.5	38.8
2004	927	53.0	17.5	39.1
2005	1002	57.0	17.6	46.9
2006	959	61.0	15.7	46.2
2007	915	51.0	17.9	51.9
2008	860	60.0	14.3	52.6
2009	896	69.5	13.6	58.8
2010	867	59.0	14.6	63.3
2011	872	65.0	13.4	58.1
2012	804	62.5	12.8	60.6
2013	828	61.0	13.5	63.3
2014	840	65.0	12.9	66.8
2015	865	64.0	13.5	69.8
2016	861	63.0	13.6	67.8
2017	885	65.0	13.6	69.2
2018	877	61.0	14.3	71.5
2019	853	56.0	15.2	69.6
2020	773	52.0	14.8	70.1
2021	761	45.5	16.7	75.6
2022	750	49.0	15.3	72.5
2023	786	42.0	18.7	65.3

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 Mintz Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	798	37.0	21.5	28.2
1993	970	48.0	20.2	24.1
1994	1054	54.0	19.5	30.6
1995	1089	62.0	17.6	25.7
1996	1089	62.0	17.6	25.7
1997	1090	56.0	19.5	15.6
1998	1281	69.0	18.6	16.3
1999	1328	70.0	19.0	26.1
2000	1426	71.0	20.1	30.2
2001	1552	76.0	20.4	34.3
2002	974	50.0	19.5	38.8
2003	974	50.0	19.5	38.8
2004	927	53.0	17.5	39.1
2005	1002	57.0	17.6	46.9
2006	959	61.0	15.7	46.2
2007	915	51.0	17.9	51.9
2008	860	60.0	14.3	52.6
2009	896	69.5	13.6	58.8
2010	867	59.0	14.6	63.3
2011	872	65.0	13.4	58.1
2012	804	62.5	12.8	60.6
2013	828	61.0	13.5	63.3
2014	840	65.0	12.9	66.8
2015	865	64.0	13.5	69.8
2016	861	63.0	13.6	67.8
2017	885	65.0	13.6	69.2
2018	877	61.0	14.3	71.5
2019	853	56.0	15.2	69.6
2020	773	52.0	14.8	70.1
2021	761	45.5	16.7	75.6
2022	750	49.0	15.3	72.5
2023	786	42.0	18.7	65.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mintz Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$346 (4.5%)	$7,301 (95.5%)	$7,647
2019	$492 (6.3%)	$7,277 (93.7%)	$7,769
2020	$535 (6.3%)	$7,975 (93.7%)	$8,511
2021	$1,025 (12.4%)	$7,207 (87.5%)	$8,233
2022	$1,104 (12.3%)	$7,847 (87.7%)	$8,951
2023	$1,648 (18.3%)	$7,376 (81.7%)	$9,025

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mintz Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1114^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1923^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	34.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mintz Elementary School)	58	41	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mintz Elementary School)	67	48	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mintz Elementary School)	52	37	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mintz Elementary School)	57	51	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mintz Elementary School)	51	39	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mintz Elementary School)	57	44	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Mintz Elementary School)	51	30	21%
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	853	786	7.9%
African American	213	221	3.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	42	21	50%
Hispanic	350	312	10.9%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	190	144	24.2%
Two or More Races	55	85	54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.6%	65.3%	4.4%

Schools Near Mintz 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 Biology 1 (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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mintz Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1510 Heather Lakes Blvd	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8353	786	42	18.7	65.3%	144 (18.3%)	221 (28.1%)	312 (39.7%)	21 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (10.8%)	35	1492^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	33.9%		19.3	1923^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	14.2%	431	52.0	35.0	44.0				50.0	47.0	50.0				47.0						$9,025	$1,648	$7,376
Kingswood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3102 S Kings Ave	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8234	457	26	17.5	76.4%	97 (21.2%)	127 (27.8%)	198 (43.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.6%)	13.1	2085^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.6%		14.9	2032^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	9.3%	53	32.0	31.0	31.0				35.0	49.0	25.0				21.0						$10,131	$2,053	$8,078
Symmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6280 Watson Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4182	423	31	13.8	48.9%	160 (37.8%)	70 (16.5%)	140 (33.1%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.5%)	34.8	1497^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.6%		51.5	1062^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	52.6%	435	51.0	59.0	41.0				47.0	51.0	43.0				28.0						$11,639	$2,353	$9,286
Winthrop Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	6204 Scholars Hill Ln	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 235-4811	1,357	73	18.5	34.0%	390 (28.7%)	259 (19.1%)	473 (34.9%)	115 (8.5%)	8 (0.6%)	5 (0.4%)	107 (7.9%)	80.8	388^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.8%		88.3	211^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.6%	177	53.0	73.0	67.0	71.0	75.0	61.0	79.0	90.0	78.0	73.0	84.0	44.0	68.0	57.0	55.0	95.0	100.0	93.0	$8,199	$273	$7,926
Brooker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 Dewolf Rd	Brandon	33511	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8184	802	52	15.4	48.3%	357 (44.5%)	90 (11.2%)	250 (31.2%)	41 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.9%)	69.1	657^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.9%		52	1046^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.3%	389	61.0	53.0	65.0				68.0	70.0	71.0				55.0						$9,424	$1,847	$7,577
Bridgeprep Academy Of Riverview	Public, Charter	K-8	6309 Us Highway 301 S	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 405-1770	1,134	71	15.9	77.7%	76 (6.7%)	430 (37.9%)	550 (48.5%)	13 (1.1%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (5.1%)	20.1	1898^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.9%		16.5	1998^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.8%	100	46.0	32.0	35.0	52.0	38.0	35.0	20.0	21.0	26.0	56.0	43.0	20.0	29.0	13.0	33.0			38.0	$9,508	$1,411	$8,096
Yates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Kingsway Rd	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8177	664	42	15.8	71.1%	147 (22.1%)	144 (21.7%)	318 (47.9%)	12 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.2%)	8.5	2180^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.4%		10.3	2128^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.0%	52	23.0	30.0	29.0				22.0	28.0	36.0				27.0						$9,542	$2,095	$7,447
Limona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 Telfair Rd	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8200	567	35	16.2	54.7%	188 (33.2%)	103 (18.2%)	204 (36.0%)	33 (5.8%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	33 (5.8%)	65.1	753^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	66.6%		72.8	569^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.6%	184	60.0	54.0	57.0				71.0	60.0	64.0				60.0						$9,734	$1,750	$7,983
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico	Public, Charter	K-8	1101 E Bloomingdale Ave	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 603-9340	870	34	25.5	11.6%	315 (36.2%)	140 (16.1%)	322 (37.0%)	51 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.6%)	55.4	959^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.5%		49.3	1109^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.5%	150	64.0	49.0	55.0	70.0	57.0	61.0	70.0	53.0	45.0	65.0	19.0	73.0	39.0	57.0	90.0			59.0	$6,616	$675	$5,941
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10809 Hannaway Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5105	563	39	14.4	65.9%	190 (33.7%)	127 (22.6%)	193 (34.3%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.3%)	44.7	1227^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.6%		44.8	1213^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.8%	14	44.0	42.0	59.0				48.0	57.0	54.0				55.0						$12,032	$2,709	$9,322

Frequently Asked Questions about Mintz Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Mintz Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : McLane Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Mintz Elementary School?

Students at Mintz Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 28% African American, 18% White, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Mintz Elementary School a good school?

Mintz Elementary School ranks 1492^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mintz Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 786 students attended Mintz Elementary School.

What district is Mintz Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

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