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#2006 of 3,778 schools in FL
Tampa Residential Facility
High School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL
A Hillsborough high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9508 E COLUMBUS DR, Tampa, FL 33619
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Tampa Residential Facility score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tampa Residential Facility 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$63,193
Median home value
$220,300
Median rent
$1,618/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33619; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Residential Juvenile FacilityEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Hillsborough Girls AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Lake AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.1 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Lake Academy SecureEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 6 | 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.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #121 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
Tampa Residential Facility is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tampa Residential Facility
Tampa Residential Facility is a public high school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 42 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,006 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tampa Residential Facility
What grades does Tampa Residential Facility serve?
Tampa Residential Facility serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Tampa Residential Facility?
Tampa Residential Facility has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tampa Residential Facility?
The student-teacher ratio at Tampa Residential Facility is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tampa Residential Facility rank in FL?
Tampa Residential Facility ranks #2,006 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Tampa Residential Facility's MySchoolScout rating?
Tampa Residential Facility has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Tampa Residential Facility?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tampa Residential Facility has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Tampa Residential Facility a charter school?
No, Tampa Residential Facility is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tampa Residential Facility a Title I school?
No, Tampa Residential Facility is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tampa Residential Facility?
92.9% of students at Tampa Residential Facility 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.4%
- Phone
- (813) 740-3630
- Area population (ZIP 33619)
- 40,302
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- 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 33619; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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