Lutz Preparatory School

Summary:

Lutz Preparatory School is a public charter elementary and middle school serving grades K-8 in Lutz, Florida, which is part of the Hillsborough County School District. Despite the district's average performance, Lutz Preparatory School has consistently been one of the top-performing schools in the area, ranking in the top 3% of Florida elementary schools in recent years.

Lutz Preparatory School's academic performance is truly exceptional, with 81-98% of its students proficient in ELA and Math, compared to only 47-55% for the district and state. The school also maintains very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.1% to 10.8% over the past 5 years, much lower than the district and state averages of over 20%. Interestingly, the school's student population is predominantly White (62.4%) and Asian (10.7%), with lower percentages of African American (3.1%) and Hispanic (16.9%) students compared to nearby schools. Additionally, Lutz Preparatory School spends between $7,095 and $7,969 per student, which is lower than the spending at many of the surrounding schools.

Within a 5-mile radius of Lutz Preparatory School, there are several other high-performing public schools, including McKitrick Elementary, Chiles Elementary, and Schwarzkopf Elementary. This suggests that families in the Lutz area have access to a cluster of excellent educational options. The combination of Lutz Preparatory School's rigorous academic program, low absenteeism, and relatively low spending per student suggests the school may be employing effective and efficient educational strategies that could serve as a model for other schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549

(813) 428-7100

District: Hillsborough

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,969

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 782

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.4%

Hispanic:

16.9%

Asian:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lutz Preparatory School ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.49. (See more...)

Compare Details Lutz Preparatory School ranks better than 96% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.04. (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 Racial makeup is: White (62.4%), Hispanic (16.9%), Asian (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 0.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lutz Preparatory School is 15.9. 109 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lutz Preparatory School employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lutz Preparatory School is $7,969. 173 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lutz Preparatory School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lutz Preparatory School 48^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lutz Preparatory 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 Lutz Preparatory School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	93.38	68^th	2064	96.7%
2016	95.13	47^th	2087	97.7%
2017	95.46	30^th	2112	98.6%
2018	95.87	28^th	2118	98.7%
2019	95.90	22^nd	2182	99.0%
2021	96.98	18^th	2247	99.2%
2022	94.27	64^th	2219	97.1%
2023	94.26	57^th	2240	97.5%
2024	94.49	62^nd	2256	97.3%

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

Rank History for Lutz Preparatory School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	91.52	58^th	997	94.2%
2017	95.16	30^th	1031	97.1%
2018	95.79	28^th	1035	97.3%
2019	96.20	19^th	1099	98.3%
2021	96.91	16^th	1136	98.6%
2022	96.28	28^th	1148	97.6%
2023	94.14	44^th	1177	96.3%
2024	93.04	48^th	1196	96.0%

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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 Lutz Preparatory School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	166	8	13	27	1	0	15	230
2013	342	8	30	62	1	1	32	476
2014	412	12	34	69	1	1	37	566
2015	363	8	26	59	2	1	41	500
2016	544	19	40	106	2	2	47	760
2017	554	17	40	116	2	2	51	782
2018	535	21	47	123	2	2	52	782
2019	534	21	55	121	2	1	49	783
2020	516	21	77	120	1	0	47	782
2021	495	15	91	131	0	0	50	782
2022	481	24	90	133	0	0	54	782
2023	488	24	84	132	3	0	51	782

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 Lutz Preparatory School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	230	20.0	11.5	4.3
2013	476	46.0	10.3	3.6
2014	566	47.0	12.0	4.2
2015	500	43.0	11.6	3
2016	760	57.0	13.3	3.4
2017	782	63.0	12.4	0.8
2018	782	69.0	11.3	3.2
2019	783	48.0	16.3	2.3
2020	782	47.0	16.6	1.9
2021	782	48.0	16.2	2.8
2022	782	50.0	15.6	4
2023	782	49.0	15.9	0.4

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 Lutz Preparatory School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	230	20.0	11.5	4.3
2013	476	46.0	10.3	3.6
2014	566	47.0	12.0	4.2
2015	500	43.0	11.6	3
2016	760	57.0	13.3	3.4
2017	782	63.0	12.4	0.8
2018	782	69.0	11.3	3.2
2019	783	48.0	16.3	2.3
2020	782	47.0	16.6	1.9
2021	782	48.0	16.2	2.8
2022	782	50.0	15.6	4
2023	782	49.0	15.9	0.4

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 Lutz Preparatory School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$6,869 (100.0%)	$6,869
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$6,844 (100.0%)	$6,844
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,095 (100.0%)	$7,095
2021	$144 (1.9%)	$7,420 (98.1%)	$7,563
2022	$175 (2.3%)	$7,290 (97.7%)	$7,465
2023	$224 (2.8%)	$7,745 (97.2%)	$7,969

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lutz Preparatory School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 22^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 57^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.5%
Ranks 19^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 44^th of 1177 Middle schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lutz Preparatory School)	82	68	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lutz Preparatory School)	87	87
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lutz Preparatory School)	95	84	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lutz Preparatory School)	98	89	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lutz Preparatory School)	95	95
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lutz Preparatory School)	91	95	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lutz Preparatory School)	83	85	2%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lutz Preparatory School)	89	78	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lutz Preparatory School)	94	92	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lutz Preparatory School)	91	91
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lutz Preparatory School)	91	88	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Science (Lutz Preparatory School)	78	75	3%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Lutz Preparatory School)	100	98	2%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lutz Preparatory School)	90	96	6%
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	783	782	0.1%
African American	21	24	14.3%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	55	84	52.7%
Hispanic	121	132	9.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	534	488	8.6%
Two or More Races	49	51	4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.3%	0.4%	1.9%

Schools Near Lutz Preparatory 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
Lutz Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	17951 N Us Highway 41	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 428-7100	782	49	15.9	0.4%	488 (62.4%)	24 (3.1%)	132 (16.9%)	84 (10.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.5%)	94.5	62^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	97.3%		94.3	57^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.5%	5	81.0	88.0	85.0	83.0	95.0	75.0	85.0	92.0	94.0	83.0		98.0	85.0	84.0	89.0	96.0		100.0	$7,969	$224	$7,745
Maniscalco K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	939 Debuel Rd	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 949-0337	646	53	12.1	43.0%	254 (39.3%)	66 (10.2%)	280 (43.3%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.6%)	77.4	468^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.3%		79.4	424^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.1%	44	61.0	55.0	73.0	76.0	59.0	66.0	76.0	63.0	72.0	78.0	60.0	89.0	73.0	49.0	86.0			88.0	$12,672	$2,352	$10,319
Lutz K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	202 5th Ave SE	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 949-1452	723	52	14.0	43.7%	441 (61.0%)	22 (3.0%)	224 (31.0%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.0%)	65.8	726^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.8%		70.7	615^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.5%	111	66.0	61.0	52.0	68.0	67.0	71.0	67.0	68.0	60.0	70.0	58.0	87.0	49.0	74.0	98.0			85.0	$11,104	$1,797	$9,307
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy	Lutz	33548	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 619-5099	880	50	17.6	3.6%	389 (44.2%)	55 (6.3%)	303 (34.4%)	89 (10.1%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (4.2%)	84	319^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.9%		91.7	124^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.5%	195	84.0	73.0	67.0	80.0	79.0	79.0	88.0	68.0	68.0	74.0	50.0	83.0	64.0	31.0	85.0	95.0	89.0	86.0	$9,352	$1,288	$8,064
Learning Gate Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	16215 Hanna Rd	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 948-4190	774	47	16.4	7.8%	483 (62.4%)	28 (3.6%)	178 (23.0%)	17 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (8.4%)	59.4	874^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.3%		58.2	884^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.5%	10	71.0	61.0	60.0	69.0	70.0	70.0	66.0	56.0	45.0	52.0	89.0	88.0	51.0	78.0	100.0			97.0	$9,192	$929	$8,263
Schwarzkopf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18333 Calusa Trace Blvd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-6945	590	40	14.7	39.3%	254 (43.1%)	39 (6.6%)	215 (36.4%)	38 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.5%)	87.8	232^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	89.7%		85.4	277^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.6%	45	74.0	76.0	70.0				73.0	89.0	82.0				68.0						$10,167	$1,742	$8,426
Mort Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1806 E Bearss Ave	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7373	770	53	14.6	77.7%	48 (6.2%)	168 (21.8%)	510 (66.2%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.5%)	16.7	1987^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.9%		19.4	1918^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.4%	69	23.0	29.0	35.0				33.0	49.0	42.0				33.0						$11,463	$3,271	$8,192
Claywell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Northdale Blvd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7300	663	45	14.7	45.2%	220 (33.2%)	55 (8.3%)	329 (49.6%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.9%)	69.9	642^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	71.5%		52.9	1021^st of 2240 public elementary schools	54.4%	379	63.0	59.0	65.0				67.0	57.0	74.0				61.0						$11,023	$2,074	$8,950
Denham Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1422 Oak Grove Blvd	Lutz	33559	Hillsborough County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-1600	786	50	15.5	45.9%	318 (40.5%)	83 (10.6%)	266 (33.8%)	64 (8.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.4%)	61.4	834^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.0%		59.9	844^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.3%	10	54.0	58.0	63.0				58.0	60.0	61.0	100.0			54.0						$9,103	$1,118	$7,985
McKitrick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5427	988	61	16.1	12.1%	550 (55.7%)	24 (2.4%)	188 (19.0%)	154 (15.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	67 (6.8%)	96.7	25^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.9%		94.9	47^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.9%	22	82.0	86.0	89.0				91.0	92.0	90.0				84.0						$8,982	$1,232	$7,750

Frequently Asked Questions about Lutz Preparatory School

Is Lutz Preparatory School a good school?

Yes! Lutz Preparatory School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 62^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What district is Lutz Preparatory School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Lutz Preparatory School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 782 students attended Lutz Preparatory School.

What is the racial makeup of Lutz Preparatory School?

Students at Lutz Preparatory School are 62% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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