Excelsior Prep Charter School

Summary:

Excelsior Prep Charter School is an elementary school serving grades K-8 in Tampa, Florida, with a student population of 242. The school is part of the Hillsborough school district, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (51.65%) and African American (41.32%).

Excelsior Prep Charter School appears to be struggling significantly compared to both nearby charter schools like New Springs Schools and traditional public schools such as Mort Elementary, Pizzo K-8, and Forest Hills Elementary. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 38.6% to 48.6% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Excelsior Prep's test scores are consistently lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.2, which is comparable to or better than the nearby schools, and per-student spending of $11,669 in 2022-2023 that is higher than the state average, Excelsior Prep's performance lags behind both the district and state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking between 1882 and 2164 out of around 2,250 schools over the past 4 years, indicating that it is not effectively serving its predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2156 University Square Mall
Tampa, FL 33612

(813) 644-9060

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2106^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,669

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.7%

African American:

41.3%

White:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Excelsior Prep Charter School ranks worse than 93.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 151^st among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.12. (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: Hispanic (51.7%), African American (41.3%), White (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Excelsior Prep Charter School is 14.2, which is the 44^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Excelsior Prep Charter School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Excelsior Prep Charter School is $11,669, which is the 56^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Excelsior Prep Charter 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 Excelsior Prep Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	18.51	1882^nd	2247	16.2%
2022	12.69	2050^th	2219	7.6%
2023	8.41	2164^th	2240	3.4%
2024	12.12	2106^th	2256	6.6%

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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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Enrollment information for Excelsior Prep Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	4	38	30	0	0	3	75
2019	8	55	42	0	0	4	109
2020	9	100	78	0	0	8	195
2021	10	117	102	0	0	12	241
2022	8	104	111	2	0	8	233
2023	11	100	125	1	1	4	242

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 Excelsior Prep Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	75	6.0	12.5	94.7
2019	109	9.0	12.1	91.7
2020	195	16.0	12.1	81
2021	241	18.0	13.3	83.4
2022	233	19.0	12.2	82
2023	242	17.0	14.2	88.8

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 Excelsior Prep Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	75	6.0	12.5	94.7
2019	109	9.0	12.1	91.7
2020	195	16.0	12.1	81
2021	241	18.0	13.3	83.4
2022	233	19.0	12.2	82
2023	242	17.0	14.2	88.8

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 Excelsior Prep Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$682 (7.9%)	$8,003 (92.1%)	$8,686
2020	$2,116 (21.1%)	$7,934 (78.9%)	$10,050
2021	$596 (6.4%)	$8,670 (93.6%)	$9,267
2022	$2,878 (23.2%)	$9,551 (76.8%)	$12,429
2023	$286 (2.5%)	$11,383 (97.5%)	$11,669

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Excelsior Prep Charter 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Excelsior Prep Charter School)	23	21	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Excelsior Prep Charter School)	31	40	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	109	242	122%
African American	55	100	81.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	42	125	197.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	8	11	37.5%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.7%	88.8%	2.9%

Schools Near Excelsior Prep 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 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
Excelsior Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	2156 University Square Mall	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 644-9060	242	17	14.2	88.8%	11 (4.5%)	100 (41.3%)	125 (51.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	12.1	2106^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%		8.4	2164^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.4%	58	32.0	20.0	35.0				48.0	25.0	35.0				9.0					$11,669	$286	$11,383
Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11311 N 15th St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7366	635	46	13.9	75.4%	21 (3.3%)	262 (41.3%)	334 (52.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	11.3	2121^st of 2256 public elementary schools	6.0%		6.5	2185^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%	64	17.0	17.0	35.0				30.0	27.0	47.0				33.0					$13,930	$3,738	$10,192
Witter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10801 N 22nd St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7383	508	35	14.5	79.3%	18 (3.5%)	249 (49.0%)	211 (41.5%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.7%)	7.6	2196^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.7%		8	2173^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.0%	23	17.0	25.0	36.0				33.0	30.0	30.0				12.0					$12,413	$3,648	$8,764
Muller Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13615 N 22nd St	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 558-1355	430	32	13.4	72.3%	40 (9.3%)	154 (35.8%)	193 (44.9%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.5%)	40.3	1343^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.5%		50.8	1077^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.9%	266	61.0	46.0	46.0				68.0	49.0	35.0				37.0					$12,090	$2,682	$9,407
Miles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	317 E 124th Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7337	675	47	14.5	75.7%	57 (8.4%)	195 (28.9%)	398 (59.0%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	13.2	2080^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.8%		9.8	2135^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.7%	55	24.0	29.0	30.0				31.0	23.0	47.0				39.0					$11,847	$3,347	$8,500
New Springs Schools	Public, Charter	K-8	2410 E Busch Blvd	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 933-5025	397	27	14.7	99.5%	62 (15.6%)	144 (36.3%)	165 (41.6%)	8 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.5%)	11.9	2110^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.5%		9.3	2147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.2%	37	40.0	30.0	38.0	25.0	36.0	45.0	31.0	40.0	28.0	23.0	49.0	45.0	19.0	47.0	93.0	90.0	73.0	$8,816	$1,469	$7,347
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
Legacy Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	302 E. Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 253-0053	149	9	16.5	98.7%	5 (3.4%)	99 (66.4%)	38 (25.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.7%)	28.3	1670^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.0%		13.9	2056^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.2%	386	50.0	18.0	42.0	61.0	28.0	50.0	50.0	27.0	58.0	28.0	39.0	57.0	8.0	43.0			61.0	$11,583	$2,217	$9,366
Pizzo K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	11701 Usf Bull Run St	Tampa	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 987-6500	902	59	15.2	70.7%	59 (6.5%)	361 (40.0%)	421 (46.7%)	18 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.5%)	13.3	2073^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	8.1%		11.6	2111^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.8%	38	29.0	24.0	35.0	26.0	41.0	40.0	31.0	35.0	45.0	49.0	20.0	62.0	23.0	42.0	86.0		70.0	$12,001	$3,365	$8,636
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8715 N 22nd St	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7652	1,023	52	19.6	77.5%	68 (6.6%)	476 (46.5%)	439 (42.9%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (2.9%)	6.7	2204^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.3%		6.7	2184^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%	20	15.0	23.0	24.0	33.0	39.0	39.0	17.0	23.0	18.0	39.0	20.0	35.0	19.0	18.0	67.0		38.0	$9,703	$2,701	$7,002

Frequently Asked Questions about Excelsior Prep Charter School

Is Excelsior Prep Charter School a good school?

Excelsior Prep Charter School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Excelsior Prep Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 242 students attended Excelsior Prep Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Excelsior Prep Charter School?

Students at Excelsior Prep Charter School are 52% Hispanic, 41% African American, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Excelsior Prep Charter School in?

Hillsborough

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