Best Schools in University, FL
University, FL has 18 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 16,293 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in University don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University, FL
The top high schools in University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gaither High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2123 Students
2. Wharton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2289 Students
3. Freedom High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
4. Bowers-whitley Career Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 54 Students
Best Middle Schools in University, FL
The top middle schools in University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
2. Buchanan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
3. Greco Middle Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University, FL
The top elementary schools in University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chiles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 875 Students
2. Tampa Palms Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
3. Turner-bartels K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1442 Students
4. Muller Elementary Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
5. Mort Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 770 Students
6. Pizzo K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 902 Students
7. Miles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
8. Excelsior Prep Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 242 Students
9. Witter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
10. Shaw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University, FL has a total population of 45,226 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University, 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 University, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University, 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 University, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University, FL
How many schools are in University, FL?
University, FL has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 16,293 students in total.
How do schools in University perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in University score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in University don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University?
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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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations