MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School

Summary:

MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 384 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently outshines the surrounding Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida in academic assessments.

MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, ranking among the top 8% of elementary schools in Florida. The school's students demonstrate exceptional proficiency, with 75% scoring proficient in 5th grade Science compared to 47% in the district and 53% statewide. Similarly, 83% of 3rd graders are proficient in English Language Arts, versus 51% in the district and 55% across Florida, and 91% are proficient in 3rd grade Math, compared to 56% in the district and 60% statewide. This consistent academic excellence sets MacFarlane Park apart from many nearby schools, such as Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa, Dunbar Elementary Magnet School, and Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School, which have lower proficiency rates and rankings.

In addition to its strong academic performance, MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School stands out for its diverse student population, with a mix of White, Hispanic, African American, Asian, and multiracial students. This diversity is higher than many surrounding schools and may contribute to the school's success, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, the school maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

1721 N Macdill Ave
Tampa, FL 33607

(813) 356-1760

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,164

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 384

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.9%

White:

31.5%

African American:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 15^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.9. (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 MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.9%), White (31.5%), African American (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School is 13.9, which is the 35^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School is $11,164, which is the 71^st highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet 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 MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	91.22	75^th	1786	95.8%
2008	90.70	91^st	1789	94.9%
2009	91.30	76^th	1847	95.9%
2010	90.19	100^th	1919	94.8%
2011	90.10	103^rd	1985	94.8%
2012	89.76	139^th	1984	93.0%
2013	88.80	168^th	2029	91.7%
2014	93.40	65^th	2064	96.9%
2016	91.67	122^nd	2087	94.2%
2017	89.35	165^th	2112	92.2%
2018	88.33	196^th	2118	90.7%
2019	91.79	105^th	2182	95.2%
2021	91.56	139^th	2247	93.8%
2022	89.72	198^th	2219	91.1%
2023	89.20	186^th	2240	91.7%
2024	89.90	182^nd	2256	91.9%

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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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Enrollment information for MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	20	100	1	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2005	113	100	39	65	3	n/a	n/a	0	320
2006	128	73	58	69	2	n/a	n/a	0	330
2007	164	72	70	65	2	n/a	n/a	22	395
2008	160	61	58	64	1	n/a	n/a	21	365
2009	160	62	48	64	2	n/a	n/a	30	366
2010	149	65	43	82	0	n/a	n/a	29	368
2011	145	66	43	92	1	0	24	0	371
2012	131	70	44	104	1	0	20	0	370
2013	136	70	42	94	0	0	21	0	363
2014	128	63	38	116	0	0	17	0	362
2015	117	62	50	118	0	1	17	0	365
2016	118	53	69	110	1	1	17	0	369
2017	117	55	58	115	2	1	13	0	361
2018	116	47	63	122	2	1	19	0	370
2019	115	46	65	123	3	1	20	0	373
2020	114	52	53	122	3	1	22	0	367
2021	108	60	44	124	4	0	27	0	367
2022	119	57	39	134	3	0	32	0	384
2023	121	50	37	138	3	0	35	0	384

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	170	13.0	13.1	83.5
2005	320	24.0	13.3	46.3
2006	330	22.0	15.0	39.1
2007	395	20.0	19.8	29
2008	365	31.0	11.8	23.8
2009	366	30.5	12.6	25.3
2010	368	28.0	13.1	32.2
2011	371	27.0	13.7	27
2012	370	29.0	12.7	33.8
2013	363	27.0	13.4	31.4
2014	362	28.0	12.9	39
2015	365	28.0	13.0	36.2
2016	369	25.0	14.7	35
2017	361	26.0	13.8	37.4
2018	370	27.0	13.7	38.1
2019	373	24.5	15.2	37
2020	367	25.0	14.6	39.5
2021	367	26.5	13.8	42.8
2022	384	26.5	14.4	39.8
2023	384	27.5	13.9	40.4

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 MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	170	13.0	13.1	83.5
2005	320	24.0	13.3	46.3
2006	330	22.0	15.0	39.1
2007	395	20.0	19.8	29
2008	365	31.0	11.8	23.8
2009	366	30.5	12.6	25.3
2010	368	28.0	13.1	32.2
2011	371	27.0	13.7	27
2012	370	29.0	12.7	33.8
2013	363	27.0	13.4	31.4
2014	362	28.0	12.9	39
2015	365	28.0	13.0	36.2
2016	369	25.0	14.7	35
2017	361	26.0	13.8	37.4
2018	370	27.0	13.7	38.1
2019	373	24.5	15.2	37
2020	367	25.0	14.6	39.5
2021	367	26.5	13.8	42.8
2022	384	26.5	14.4	39.8
2023	384	27.5	13.9	40.4

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 MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$230 (2.6%)	$8,582 (97.4%)	$8,812
2019	$278 (3.0%)	$9,076 (97.0%)	$9,354
2020	$388 (3.9%)	$9,666 (96.1%)	$10,054
2021	$890 (9.0%)	$9,049 (91.0%)	$9,940
2022	$930 (9.2%)	$9,163 (90.8%)	$10,094
2023	$2,142 (19.2%)	$9,023 (80.8%)	$11,164

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 105^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 186^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School)	83	76	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School)	78	73	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School)	82	77	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School)	84	93	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School)	81	80	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School)	91	75	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School)	84	67	17%
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	373	384	2.9%
African American	46	50	8.7%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	65	37	43.1%
Hispanic	123	138	12.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	115	121	5.2%
Two or More Races	20	35	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	40.4%	3.4%

Schools Near MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1721 N Macdill Ave	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 356-1760	384	28	13.9	40.4%	121 (31.5%)	50 (13.0%)	138 (35.9%)	37 (9.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.1%)	89.9	182^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	91.9%		89.2	186^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.7%	4	83.0	69.0	70.0				91.0	76.0	81.0				75.0					$11,164	$2,142	$9,023
West Tampa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 W Cherry St	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5200	391	31	12.6	80.8%	21 (5.4%)	101 (25.8%)	250 (63.9%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	48	1141^st of 2256 public elementary schools	49.4%		34.8	1476^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.1%	335	38.0	33.0	63.0				52.0	60.0	64.0				62.0					$13,799	$3,800	$9,999
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1730 W Union St	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5677	309	21	14.7	78.6%	26 (8.4%)	191 (61.8%)	62 (20.1%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.1%)	42.1	1291^st of 2256 public elementary schools	42.8%		45.5	1199^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.5%	92	42.0	63.0	48.0				47.0	46.0	60.0				35.0					$13,109	$3,666	$9,443
Mitchell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 S Bungalow Park Ave	Tampa	33609	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 872-5216	704	45	15.6	23.9%	429 (60.9%)	31 (4.4%)	161 (22.9%)	27 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.0%)	90	180^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.0%		90.7	156^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.0%	24	77.0	78.0	78.0				72.0	85.0	77.0				78.0					$9,151	$1,597	$7,554
Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3111 W Tampa Bay Blvd	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5208	480	35	13.7	76.5%	31 (6.5%)	77 (16.0%)	357 (74.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	9.8	2156^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.4%		24.4	1758^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.5%	398	26.0	26.0	22.0				27.0	44.0	32.0				18.0					$12,432	$3,184	$9,247
Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa	Public, Charter	K-8	2418 W Swann Ave	Tampa	33609	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 258-5652	318	15	21.2	79.2%	54 (17.0%)	70 (22.0%)	172 (54.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	14.8	2038^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.7%		20.5	1885^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.8%	153	41.0	37.0	41.0	43.0	33.0	30.0	41.0	23.0	7.0	22.0	29.0	35.0	7.0	21.0			46.0	$10,517	$791	$9,726
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-8	1510 N Manhattan Ave	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 872-5212	842	53	15.8	36.2%	284 (33.7%)	161 (19.1%)	243 (28.9%)	60 (7.1%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	87 (10.3%)	89.7	187^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.7%		89.4	181^st of 2240 public elementary schools	91.9%	6	84.0	72.0	81.0	82.0	77.0	79.0	75.0	81.0	80.0	82.0	0.0	79.0	75.0	67.0	74.0	100.0	80.0	$10,042	$1,669	$8,374
Graham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2915 N Massachusetts Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5408	217	16	13.5	92.2%	14 (6.5%)	151 (69.6%)	33 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.8%)	26.2	1733^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	23.2%		14.9	2030^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.4%	297	22.0	45.0	41.0				44.0	61.0	38.0				34.0					$14,951	$4,197	$10,755
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School	Public	K-5	102 E Palm Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 347-4160	76	7	10.8	94.7%	6 (7.9%)	52 (68.4%)	12 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.6%)	75.3	518^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.0%		59.7	848^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.1%	330		63.0	80.0					63.0	60.0				70.0					$27,159	$6,517	$20,643
Grady Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3910 W Morrison Ave	Tampa	33629	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 872-5325	564	40	14.1	22.3%	320 (56.7%)	45 (8.0%)	106 (18.8%)	50 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.6%)	95.6	38^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.3%		93.8	69^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.9%	31	84.0	78.0	79.0				90.0	92.0	91.0				84.0					$10,527	$1,912	$8,615

Frequently Asked Questions about MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School

Is MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School a good school?

Yes. MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 8.1% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School.

What district is MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School?

Students at MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School are 36% Hispanic, 32% White, 13% African American, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more races.

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