Best Schools in Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL
Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,773 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Plaza Terrace don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL
The top high schools in Plaza Terrace, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillsborough High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1891 Students
2. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL
The top middle schools in Plaza Terrace, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
2. Pierce Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL
The top elementary schools in Plaza Terrace, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mendenhall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
2. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 803 Students
3. Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
4. St Lawrence Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Lawrence Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL has a total population of 8,501 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plaza Terrace, Tampa, 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 Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plaza Terrace, Tampa, 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 Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL
How many schools are in Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL?
Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,773 students in total.
How do schools in Plaza Terrace perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Plaza Terrace score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Plaza Terrace don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plaza Terrace?
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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