Very Good
#837 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 22% in state
Apollo Beach Elementary School
Elementary School · HILLSBOROUGH
501 APOLLO BEACH BLVD, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Enrollment
613
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
613
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#837 of 3,778
In Apollo Beach
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#56 of 286
HILLSBOROUGH
Academic performance
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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Apollo Beach Elementary School
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About Apollo Beach Elementary School
Apollo Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Apollo Beach, FL, part of HILLSBOROUGH. Apollo Beach Elementary School serves approximately 613 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Apollo Beach Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Apollo Beach Elementary School show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 6.2
- FL avg 6.6
Score Breakdown
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Apollo Beach Elementary School — Students at Apollo Beach Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How Apollo Beach Elementary School Compares
See how Apollo Beach Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
501 APOLLO BEACH BLVD, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Apollo Beach Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DOROTHY C YORK PK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LITERACY LEADERSHIP TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SOUTH BAY (rated 7.8/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Ruskin), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CREEKSIDE CHARTER ACADEMY (rated 7.7/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Riverview), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Apollo Beach, see our Apollo Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WATERSET CHARTER SCHOOL Apollo Beach | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| DOROTHY C YORK PK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL Apollo Beach | 2.1 mi | 8.8 |
| DOBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Apollo Beach | 2.0 mi | 5.0 |
| CORR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gibsonton | 2.4 mi | 4.8 |
| SLAM ACADEMY AT APOLLO BEACH Apollo Beach | 2.7 mi | 6.4 |
| EISENHOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL Gibsonton | 2.6 mi | 2.3 |
| EISENHOWER EXCEPTIONAL CENTER Gibsonton | 2.6 mi | — |
| EAST BAY HIGH SCHOOL Gibsonton | 2.7 mi | 5.3 |
| SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL Ruskin | 3.1 mi | 3.6 |
| CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ruskin | 3.2 mi | 6.5 |
| LITERACY LEADERSHIP TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SOUTH BAY Ruskin | 3.4 mi | 7.8 |
| LENNARD HIGH SCHOOL Ruskin | 3.7 mi | 5.6 |
| THOMPSON ELEMENTARY Ruskin | 3.7 mi | 6.9 |
| BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sun City Center | 3.5 mi | 6.9 |
| FIRST BAPTIST OF EAST BAY / EAST BAY CHRISTIAN Riverview | 3.8 mi | 7.6 |
| CREEKSIDE CHARTER ACADEMY Riverview | 4.2 mi | 7.7 |
| RUSKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ruskin | 4.7 mi | 3.3 |
| LIVINGSTONE ACADEMY - RIVER VIEW Riverview | 4.5 mi | 6.6 |
| JULE F SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL Riverview | 4.6 mi | 5.1 |
| RUSKIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ruskin | 5.0 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33572 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$113,775
Median Home Value
$430,900
Median Rent
$2,057/mo
Population
25,045
College Educated
45.5%
Homeownership
82.6%
Avg Commute
36.8 min
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Median Age
43.8
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| A. K. SUTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola, FL | 7.8 |
| BEACHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Vero Beach, FL | 7.8 |
| BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bell, FL | 7.8 |
| CAMELOT ELEMENTARY Orlando, FL | 7.8 |
| CARROLLWOOD K-8 SCHOOL Tampa, FL | 7.8 |
| DALE R FAIR BABSON PARK ELEMENTARY Babson Park, FL | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Apollo Beach Elementary School
What grades does Apollo Beach Elementary School serve?
Apollo Beach Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Apollo Beach Elementary School?
Apollo Beach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo Beach Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apollo Beach Elementary School rank in FL?
Apollo Beach Elementary School ranks #837 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Apollo Beach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Apollo Beach Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Apollo Beach Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apollo Beach Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Apollo Beach Elementary School a charter school?
No, Apollo Beach Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apollo Beach Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Apollo Beach Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apollo Beach Elementary School?
36.7% of students at Apollo Beach Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 36.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (813) 671-5172
Resources & Links
District
HILLSBOROUGH- District Enrollment
- 224,152
- Schools in District
- 305
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,590
- District Rank
- #56 of 286
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