Winthrop Charter School

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Winthrop Charter School ranks 388 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Winthrop Charter School is a high-performing public charter elementary and middle school in Riverview, Florida, serving grades K-8 with a diverse student population. The school consistently ranks among the top 20% of Florida elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance that outshines the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida.

Winthrop Charter School's academic prowess is evident across various metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 93% of its students were proficient or better in EOC/Civics, compared to just 65% for the Hillsborough district and 67% for Florida. Similarly, in 5th grade science, Winthrop had 68% proficiency, while the district and state averages were 47% and 53%, respectively. The school also demonstrates impressive student growth, with high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels.

When compared to nearby public schools in the Hillsborough district, such as Lamb Elementary, Frost Elementary, and Kingswood Elementary, Winthrop Charter School stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The school's diverse student population and effective resource allocation contribute to its exceptional academic results, making it a standout example in the region.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578

(813) 235-4811

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,199

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 1,357

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

34.9%

White:

28.7%

African American:

19.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winthrop Charter School ranks better than 82.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 28^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Winthrop Charter School ranks better than 82.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.16. (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 Winthrop Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.9%), White (28.7%), African American (19.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winthrop Charter School is 18.5. 162 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Winthrop Charter School employs 73 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winthrop Charter School is $8,199. 170 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Winthrop Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Winthrop Charter School 213^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Winthrop Charter School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

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

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Rank History for Winthrop Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	79.63	373^rd	2064	81.9%
2016	80.34	374^th	2087	82.1%
2017	83.91	294^th	2112	86.1%
2018	81.93	359^th	2118	83.1%
2019	84.13	311^th	2182	85.7%
2021	87.99	240^th	2247	89.3%
2022	85.53	294^th	2219	86.8%
2023	88.32	211^th	2240	90.6%
2024	80.81	388^th	2256	82.8%

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

Rank History for Winthrop Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	71.94	257^th	999	74.3%
2016	64.46	325^th	997	67.4%
2017	78.86	204^th	1031	80.2%
2018	80.91	181^st	1035	82.5%
2019	82.19	177^th	1099	83.9%
2021	85.47	126^th	1136	88.9%
2022	74.46	261^st	1148	77.3%
2023	78.47	214^th	1177	81.8%
2024	79.16	213^th	1196	82.2%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, November 14, 2019

Our three children (2nd, 5th, 8th) are in their third year at Winthrop Charter School. As a 15 year active duty military family, we have a wide breadth of experience when it comes to quality of education (5 states, 12 schools). It is without hesitation that we can call Winthrop Charter the best of all. Principal Johnson sets the standard of excellence that all administrators and educators follow. Everyone is personable and strives to go above the standard to ensure all children reach their educational goals. Information flow and responsiveness to/from the school is outstanding. We are honored to be part of the Winthrop Family. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 8, 2017

My daughter has attended since kindergarten and she's now in the 4 grade they offer a ton of activities and they keep her academically challenged so she don't get bored. I love the school I hope her experience in the middle school will be the same. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 30, 2015

The elementary school is ok. The middle school has been a revolving door for teachers and very little offerings for the arts. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Winthrop Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	366	167	28	212	4	1	52	830
2013	448	224	42	297	3	2	60	1076
2014	485	252	52	383	3	5	83	1263
2015	486	253	66	397	2	4	80	1288
2016	459	258	67	435	4	4	85	1312
2017	445	245	76	432	8	4	89	1299
2018	427	261	74	446	4	3	97	1312
2019	423	284	92	425	2	2	108	1336
2020	392	270	106	428	5	5	129	1335
2021	373	268	118	428	9	5	129	1330
2022	363	271	118	463	6	5	120	1346
2023	390	259	115	473	8	5	107	1357

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 Winthrop Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	830	50.0	16.6	43.6
2013	1076	77.0	13.9	36.2
2014	1263	84.0	15.0	40
2015	1288	89.0	14.4	23
2016	1312	86.0	15.2	17.7
2017	1299	83.0	15.6	32
2018	1312	83.0	15.8	28.1
2019	1336	77.0	17.3	21
2020	1335	81.0	16.4	36.1
2021	1330	77.0	17.2	14.7
2022	1346	76.0	17.7	33.4
2023	1357	73.0	18.5	34

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 Winthrop Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	830	50.0	16.6	43.6
2013	1076	77.0	13.9	36.2
2014	1263	84.0	15.0	40
2015	1288	89.0	14.4	23
2016	1312	86.0	15.2	17.7
2017	1299	83.0	15.6	32
2018	1312	83.0	15.8	28.1
2019	1336	77.0	17.3	21
2020	1335	81.0	16.4	36.1
2021	1330	77.0	17.2	14.7
2022	1346	76.0	17.7	33.4
2023	1357	73.0	18.5	34

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 Winthrop Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$55 (1.0%)	$5,274 (99.0%)	$5,329
2019	$59 (1.0%)	$5,709 (99.0%)	$5,769
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$5,914 (100.0%)	$5,914
2021	$222 (3.5%)	$6,078 (96.5%)	$6,300
2022	$918 (12.0%)	$6,764 (88.0%)	$7,682
2023	$273 (3.3%)	$7,926 (96.7%)	$8,199

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winthrop Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 311^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 211^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.8%
Ranks 177^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 214^th of 1177 Middle schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop Charter School)	70	78	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winthrop Charter School)	76	94	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop Charter School)	80	86	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winthrop Charter School)	93	92	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop Charter School)	67	71	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winthrop Charter School)	80	67	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Winthrop Charter School)	70	78	8%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop Charter School)	69	63	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Winthrop Charter School)	80	62	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop Charter School)	79	73	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Winthrop Charter School)	72	82	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop Charter School)	76	62	14%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Winthrop Charter School)	51	8	43%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Winthrop Charter School)	61	64	3%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Winthrop Charter School)	90	96	6%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Winthrop Charter School)	86	82	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1336	1357	1.6%
African American	284	259	8.8%
American Indian	2	8	300%
Asian	92	115	25%
Hispanic	425	473	11.3%
Pacific Islander	2	5	150%
White	423	390	7.8%
Two or More Races	108	107	0.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21%	34%	13.1%

Schools Near Winthrop Charter 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lamb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6274 S 78th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 605-4950	518	26	19.9	73.9%	37 (7.1%)	225 (43.4%)	222 (42.9%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.6%)	23.7	1808^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.9%		14.5	2041^st of 2240 public elementary schools	8.9%	233	40.0	40.0	27.0				53.0	51.0	43.0				20.0						$10,245	$3,146	$7,099
Frost Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3950 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4900	616	38	16.2	69.3%	85 (13.8%)	258 (41.9%)	222 (36.0%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.5%)	23.8	1807^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.9%		30.2	1607^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.3%	200	56.0	41.0	36.0				41.0	37.0	35.0				33.0						$10,214	$2,134	$8,082
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Winthrop Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Winthrop Charter School?

Students at Winthrop Charter School are 35% Hispanic, 29% White, 19% African American, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Winthrop Charter School in?

Hillsborough

Is Winthrop Charter School a good school?

Winthrop Charter School ranks 388^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Winthrop Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,357 students attended Winthrop Charter School.

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