Excellent
#239 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 6% in state
Lutz Preparatory School
Elementary School · Hillsborough · Lutz, FL
A Hillsborough charter elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17951 N US HIGHWAY 41, Lutz, FL 33549
- Math 90% vs FL 57% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lutz Preparatory School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 88% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lutz Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$85,066
Median home value
$339,400
Median rent
$1,582/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutz Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Lutz K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 770 | Compare → |
| Maniscalco K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 668 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Lutz Preparatory School is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lutz Preparatory School
Lutz Preparatory School is a public elementary school in Lutz, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 783 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lutz Preparatory School
What grades does Lutz Preparatory School serve?
Lutz Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lutz Preparatory School?
Lutz Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 783 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutz Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lutz Preparatory School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lutz Preparatory School rank in FL?
Lutz Preparatory School ranks #239 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lutz Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lutz Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Lutz Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lutz Preparatory School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Lutz Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Lutz Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lutz Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Lutz Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lutz Preparatory School?
0.6% of students at Lutz Preparatory 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 783
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 428-7100
- Area population (ZIP 33549)
- 18,816
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 33549; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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