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#3670 of 3,778 schools in FL
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary
Elementary School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL
A Hillsborough charter elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7116 GUNN HIGHWAY, Tampa, FL 33625
- Math 37% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Slam Academy Tampa Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 37 points since 2022, to 38% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 8 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Slam Academy Tampa Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- 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
$83,907
Median home value
$341,600
Median rent
$1,797/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33625; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Plato Academy Tampa Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Victory Charter School TampaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Hillsdale Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–11 | 1.0 mi | 116 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #270 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
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Slam Academy Tampa Elementary
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary is a public elementary school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 220 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,670 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Slam Academy Tampa Elementary
What grades does Slam Academy Tampa Elementary serve?
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Slam Academy Tampa Elementary?
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slam Academy Tampa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Slam Academy Tampa Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Slam Academy Tampa Elementary rank in FL?
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary ranks #3,670 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Slam Academy Tampa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Slam Academy Tampa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Slam Academy Tampa Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Slam Academy Tampa Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Slam Academy Tampa Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Slam Academy Tampa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Slam Academy Tampa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Slam Academy Tampa Elementary?
91.4% of students at Slam Academy Tampa Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (813) 920-8802
- Area population (ZIP 33625)
- 29,341
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 33625; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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