Best Schools in University Square, Tampa, FL
University Square, Tampa, FL has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,993 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in University Square underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Square, Tampa, FL
The top high schools in University Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wharton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2289 Students
2. Freedom High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
Best Middle Schools in University Square, Tampa, FL
The top middle schools in University Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buchanan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
2. Greco Middle Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Square, Tampa, FL
The top elementary schools in University Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Excelsior Prep Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 242 Students
2. Witter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
3. Shaw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
4. Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1023 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University Square, Tampa, FL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University Square, Tampa, FL has a total population of 7,372 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University Square, 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 University Square, Tampa, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Square, Tampa, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Square, 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 University Square, Tampa, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Square, Tampa, FL
How many schools are in University Square, Tampa, FL?
University Square, Tampa, FL has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,993 students in total.
How do schools in University Square perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in University Square score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in University Square underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Square?
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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