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#2008 of 3,778 schools in FL
Waterset Charter School
Elementary School · Hillsborough · Apollo Beach, FL
A Hillsborough charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
6540 KNOWLEDGE LN, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
- Math 57% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterset Charter School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterset Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Doby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,420 | 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
- #123 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
Waterset Charter School is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterset Charter School
Waterset Charter School is a public elementary school in Apollo Beach, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 1,164 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,008 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterset Charter School
What grades does Waterset Charter School serve?
Waterset Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Waterset Charter School?
Waterset Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterset Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterset Charter School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterset Charter School rank in FL?
Waterset Charter School ranks #2,008 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Waterset Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterset Charter School 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 Waterset Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterset Charter School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Waterset Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Waterset Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Waterset Charter School a Title I school?
No, Waterset Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterset Charter School?
41.6% of students at Waterset Charter 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
- 1,164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (813) 602-0622
- 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.
- 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 33572; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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