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#2820 of 3,778 schools in FL
Detention Center West
School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL
A Hillsborough school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3948 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Tampa, FL 33614
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- <50% 4-year graduation
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Detention Center West score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Detention Center West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,917/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tampa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,143
Median home value
$295,700
Median rent
$1,399/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavoy Exceptional CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Hillsborough Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| West Gate Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 244 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #190 of 286
- District spending per student
- $10,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Detention Center West is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detention Center West
Detention Center West is a public school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 74 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,820 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detention Center West
What grades does Detention Center West serve?
Detention Center West serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Detention Center West?
Detention Center West has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detention Center West?
The student-teacher ratio at Detention Center West is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detention Center West rank in FL?
Detention Center West ranks #2,820 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Detention Center West's MySchoolScout rating?
Detention Center West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Detention Center West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detention Center West has 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).
Is Detention Center West a charter school?
No, Detention Center West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Detention Center West a Title I school?
No, Detention Center West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detention Center West?
35.1% of students at Detention Center West qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 871-7650
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 33614)
- 46,218
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33614; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2017 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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