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Southshore Charter Academy
Elementary School · Hillsborough · Riverview, FL
A Hillsborough charter elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11667 BIG BEND RD, Riverview, FL 33579
- Math 44% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southshore Charter Academy score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 9-year record (2016–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southshore Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$113,568
Median home value
$374,600
Median rent
$2,106/mo
College educated
36.4%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33579; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 830 | Compare → |
| Summerfield Crossings Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 930 | Compare → |
| Collins Pk-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,534 | 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.
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
- #260 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
Southshore Charter Academy is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southshore Charter Academy
Southshore Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Riverview, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 1,171 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,609 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southshore Charter Academy
What grades does Southshore Charter Academy serve?
Southshore Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Southshore Charter Academy?
Southshore Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southshore Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southshore Charter Academy is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southshore Charter Academy rank in FL?
Southshore Charter Academy ranks #3,609 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Southshore Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southshore Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Southshore Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southshore Charter Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Southshore Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Southshore Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southshore Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Southshore Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southshore Charter Academy?
19.4% of students at Southshore Charter Academy 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
- 1,171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (813) 769-1209
- Area population (ZIP 33579)
- 45,373
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 33579; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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