Excellent
#294 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 8% in state
Based on limited data
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School
Elementary School · Hillsborough · Apollo Beach, FL
A Hillsborough elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5995 COVINGTON GARDEN DRIVE, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
- Math 70% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average512/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,775
Median home value
$430,900
Median rent
$2,057/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33572; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterset Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,164 | Compare → |
| Doby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Cypress Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 984 | Compare → |
| Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | Not available | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #21 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
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is a public elementary school in Apollo Beach, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 1,420 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School
What grades does Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School serve?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 1,420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School rank in FL?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School ranks #294 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School has 70% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School a charter school?
No, Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
29.3% of students at Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (813) 272-4000
- Area population (ZIP 33572)
- 25,045
- Area average commute
- 36.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 33572; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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