Symmes Elementary School

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Symmes Elementary School ranks 1497 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Symmes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Riverview, Florida, serving 423 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Symmes Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (33.1%) and African American (16.55%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.8% in 2019-2020 to 28.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. Academically, Symmes Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages, particularly in 5th grade, where only 41% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 51% in Hillsborough and 55% statewide.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Winthrop Charter School and Boyette Springs Elementary School, Symmes Elementary School generally underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and statewide rankings. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch, as well as the increasing chronic absenteeism, may be contributing factors to the lower academic performance at Symmes Elementary School. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and support could help the school improve student outcomes and better serve the diverse community it represents.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6280 Watson Rd
Riverview, FL 33578

(813) 740-4182

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1497^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,639

Students who attend Symmes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Giunta Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.8%

Hispanic:

33.1%

African American:

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Symmes Elementary School ranks worse than 66.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 88^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.76. (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 Symmes Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.8%), Hispanic (33.1%), African American (16.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Symmes Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 31^st best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Symmes Elementary School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Symmes Elementary School is $11,639, which is the 59^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Symmes 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 Symmes Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	52.40	829^th	1688	50.9%
2007	56.01	828^th	1786	53.6%
2008	61.85	704^th	1789	60.6%
2009	67.44	598^th	1847	67.6%
2010	64.60	709^th	1919	63.1%
2011	67.97	652^nd	1985	67.2%
2012	74.69	467^th	1984	76.5%
2013	67.16	634^th	2029	68.8%
2014	61.14	788^th	2064	61.8%
2016	50.55	1031^st	2087	50.6%
2017	51.50	1024^th	2112	51.5%
2018	46.16	1149^th	2118	45.8%
2019	39.73	1326^th	2182	39.2%
2021	55.71	969^th	2247	56.9%
2022	57.94	883^rd	2219	60.2%
2023	51.52	1062^nd	2240	52.6%
2024	34.76	1497^th	2256	33.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2018

My son being going here for years now. He is currently a patrol (5th grader) at Symmes. Very proud to served and prouder as his parents! Symmes is a VERY GOOD school. They do care about your kids grades and WILL go out of their ways to help your children succeed. Any issues that you have, just bring it their attentions, they immediately took care of it. Teachers, staffs in front office, principal, the sheriff,...EVERYONE is nice, caring, and attentive!! If I have more kids...Symmes will DEFINITELY be my choice again. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Symmes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	410	50	11	81	1	n/a	n/a	0	553
2003	410	50	11	81	1	n/a	n/a	0	553
2004	417	60	11	126	3	n/a	n/a	0	617
2005	416	71	10	125	4	n/a	n/a	0	626
2006	389	68	9	123	3	n/a	n/a	0	592
2007	344	72	10	112	2	n/a	n/a	50	590
2008	355	71	14	134	3	n/a	n/a	66	643
2009	327	66	17	119	3	n/a	n/a	57	589
2010	332	83	15	142	5	n/a	n/a	32	609
2011	316	81	19	164	2	0	17	0	599
2012	275	73	21	144	4	0	23	0	540
2013	287	85	22	158	0	1	30	0	583
2014	305	103	18	191	1	1	27	0	646
2015	286	114	15	197	1	1	37	0	651
2016	275	85	17	196	1	4	41	0	619
2017	253	105	13	192	3	5	58	0	629
2018	224	97	11	192	1	4	51	0	580
2019	203	98	12	173	1	2	52	0	541
2020	191	84	11	156	0	0	41	0	483
2021	147	92	6	136	0	0	38	0	419
2022	176	79	10	133	0	0	45	0	443
2023	160	70	13	140	0	0	40	0	423

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 Symmes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	553	36.0	15.4	29.8
2003	553	36.0	15.4	29.8
2004	617	35.0	17.6	34.7
2005	626	39.0	16.1	36.1
2006	592	44.0	13.5	31.8
2007	590	34.0	17.4	34.4
2008	643	48.0	13.4	34.8
2009	589	44.2	14.0	34.8
2010	609	45.0	13.5	39
2011	599	47.0	12.7	37.1
2012	540	44.0	12.2	36.7
2013	583	43.0	13.5	45.5
2014	646	48.0	13.4	51.7
2015	651	49.0	13.2	55.5
2016	619	44.0	14.0	56.2
2017	629	44.0	14.2	54.5
2018	580	42.0	13.8	59.8
2019	541	39.5	13.6	58.8
2020	483	36.5	13.2	59.6
2021	419	35.0	11.9	62.3
2022	443	29.0	15.2	56.7
2023	423	30.5	13.8	48.9

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 Symmes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	553	36.0	15.4	29.8
2003	553	36.0	15.4	29.8
2004	617	35.0	17.6	34.7
2005	626	39.0	16.1	36.1
2006	592	44.0	13.5	31.8
2007	590	34.0	17.4	34.4
2008	643	48.0	13.4	34.8
2009	589	44.2	14.0	34.8
2010	609	45.0	13.5	39
2011	599	47.0	12.7	37.1
2012	540	44.0	12.2	36.7
2013	583	43.0	13.5	45.5
2014	646	48.0	13.4	51.7
2015	651	49.0	13.2	55.5
2016	619	44.0	14.0	56.2
2017	629	44.0	14.2	54.5
2018	580	42.0	13.8	59.8
2019	541	39.5	13.6	58.8
2020	483	36.5	13.2	59.6
2021	419	35.0	11.9	62.3
2022	443	29.0	15.2	56.7
2023	423	30.5	13.8	48.9

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 Symmes Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$484 (5.7%)	$8,047 (94.3%)	$8,531
2019	$703 (7.6%)	$8,608 (92.5%)	$9,310
2020	$782 (7.7%)	$9,434 (92.3%)	$10,216
2021	$1,627 (14.6%)	$9,504 (85.4%)	$11,132
2022	$1,198 (11.4%)	$9,297 (88.6%)	$10,495
2023	$2,353 (20.2%)	$9,286 (79.8%)	$11,639

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Symmes 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 1326^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1062^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	13.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Symmes Elementary School)	49	58	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Symmes Elementary School)	59	58	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Symmes Elementary School)	49	64	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Symmes Elementary School)	47	73	26%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Symmes Elementary School)	67	45	22%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Symmes Elementary School)	47	55	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Symmes Elementary School)	43	46	3%
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	541	423	21.8%
African American	98	70	28.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	12	13	8.3%
Hispanic	173	140	19.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	203	160	21.2%
Two or More Races	52	40	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.8%	48.9%	9.8%

Schools Near Symmes 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ippolito Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6874 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5180	553	29	19.0	69.8%	82 (14.8%)	228 (41.2%)	198 (35.8%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	8.9	2173^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	3.7%		10.3	2127^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.0%	46	28.0	30.0	27.0				26.0	33.0	36.0				13.0						$10,674	$3,083	$7,592
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	13306 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 699-5049	903	53	17.0	5.3%	281 (31.1%)	126 (14.0%)	272 (30.1%)	65 (7.2%)	14 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	140 (15.5%)	89.3	201^st of 2256 public elementary schools	91.1%		84.1	310^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.2%	109	79.0	73.0	78.0				80.0	74.0	80.0				73.0						$8,455	$806	$7,648

Frequently Asked Questions about Symmes Elementary School

What district is Symmes Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What schools do graduates of Symmes Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Giunta Middle School

Is Symmes Elementary School a good school?

Symmes Elementary School ranks 1497^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Symmes Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Symmes Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Symmes Elementary School?

Students at Symmes Elementary School are 38% White, 33% Hispanic, 17% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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