Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School

Summary:

Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is a public school located in Apollo Beach, Florida, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 1,243 students. This school stands out as an academically strong institution, consistently outperforming the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, and FAST/Math.

For the 2023-2024 school year, Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School ranked 322 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, a significant improvement from its previous 2-star rating. The school's diverse student population, with 43.36% White, 19.47% African American, and 25.34% Hispanic students, is noteworthy compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Thompson Elementary and Corr Elementary, which have higher concentrations of specific racial/ethnic groups. Additionally, Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.3%, significantly lower than the rates of some nearby schools, which exceed 30%.

The school's higher spending per student ($10,182) and lower student-teacher ratio (15:1) compared to nearby schools may contribute to its academic success, as these factors can enable more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, providing a diverse and academically strong learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 5995 Covington Garden Drive
       Apollo Beach, FL  33572


(813) 272-4000

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
322nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,182 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,243

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.4%
Hispanic:
25.3%
African American:
19.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29% Help


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Compare Details Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School ranks better than 85.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 27th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School ranks better than 85.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.01. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.4%), Hispanic (25.3%), African American (19.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is 15, which is the 77th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School employs 82.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is $10,182. 113 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School 172nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

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


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Rank History for Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.94 322nd 2256 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.01 172nd 1196 85.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2023 539 242 41 315 2 3 101 0 1243

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 Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 1243 82.5 15.0 29

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 Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 1243 82.5 15.0 29

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 Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023 $1,694 (16.6%) $8,488 (83.4%) $10,182

Data source: Florida Department of Education


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Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School ranks 322nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,243 students attended Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School.

Students at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School are 43% White, 25% Hispanic, 19% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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