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Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 642 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted January 31, 2013

A teacher's personal life should not be disclosed to you as a parent if it does not affect your children! I believe that the teacher has a right to keep her personal life to herself. The teachers at Tampa Bay Elementary are some of the best this County has to offer! They teaching styles allow for every student to succeed if they also put in the effort. You can tell they care about all of their students.


Posted November 14, 2012

3rd grade teacher was arrested for DUI parents should have been notified. Disapointing parents should always be in the known


Posted June 20, 2012

this school is the best there could be I had and have a daughter at that school and they love it the school is very educational,fun,and very understanding.thank you to mrs.rutkin,mrs.otto,mrs.torres,mrs.birchett,and mrs.ossorio they have made my girls to what they are now.this schol deserves a special award for being awesome on a scale of 1-10 i would give it a 15 the staff is so lovely and welcoming theres a wonderful environment and a lot of learning tools offered I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!:)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2012

This is an excellent school and I know from experience, being there each day as a grandparent and educator. Each staff member, starting at the stop with the principal, engages each student in safety, excellent eduational learning activities, and it is an educational environment with each child's gifts and talents acted upon. Handicapped children are also valued as very important persons. Our entire family values this school and all who work there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2009

I had a son and a daughter attend this school.My daughter just finished, and I am so glad to get her out of that school!They do have a few teachers that are really great,But after third grade it goes down hill!I have never been so disappointed in this school as I have been the last two years.Parents run away!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2006

Wonderful school!!! Both of my daughers attended and love this school. The teachers go above and beyond. Ms. Sutton WE LOVE YOU!!! The staff are great!! Now my son will be attending! Again, A GREAT SCHOOL!!!!
—Submitted by Cyndi Nazario, a parent


Posted January 11, 2006

The quality of academics for this school may be considered good. However I find that the students are generally overwhelmed with homework. The music and arts department are lacking as well as extracurricular activities. Parent involvement is low. Some of the teachers are not friendly and do not assist their students in proper learning. Nor communicate with the parents in a manner that is helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2004

I Have (2) children they have been attending Tampa Bay Elementary since kindergarten. The teachers have all been absolutely wonderful in helping me with my girls. I have (1) in 3rd grade and (1) in first. They've given my daughters the time and attention above and beyond their teaching duties. My 3rd grader is in tutoring and in a special reading program at the school. I am a volunteer for certain events. Thanks to the teachers I am actually involved in my daughters education. The school informs me in a timely manner if there are any problems and The principals know each and every student in the school. They take the time to look in on everyone and also get invovled with the parents when needed. I take the time to drive my children to school and if I ever move from the area will continue to do so. I am very pleased to have my children attend one of the best schools in Hillsborough County.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
37%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
51%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
90%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "B".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 74% 25%
Black 12% 23%
White 10% 46%
Multiracial 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 13N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 82%N/A65%
Master's degree 19%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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3111 W Tampa Bay Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
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Phone: (813) 872-5208

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