Best Schools in Balm, FL
Balm, FL has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 14,554 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Balm underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Balm, FL
The top high schools in Balm, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newsome High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3203 Students
2. Jule F Sumner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3827 Students
Best Middle Schools in Balm, FL
The top middle schools in Balm, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barrington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
2. Shields Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1867 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Balm, FL
The top elementary schools in Balm, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 987 Students
2. Pinecrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
3. Summerfield Crossings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 869 Students
4. Wimauma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Balm, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Balm, FL has a total population of 5,052 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Balm, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Balm, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Balm, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Balm, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Balm, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Balm, FL
How many schools are in Balm, FL?
Balm, FL has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 14,554 students in total.
How do schools in Balm perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Balm score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Balm underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Balm?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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