Serving 148 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Usf/patel Partnership Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
54%
21%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Usf/patel Partnership Elementary School?
148 students attend Usf/patel Partnership Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Usf/patel Partnership Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Usf/patel Partnership Elementary School?
Usf/patel Partnership Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Usf/patel Partnership Elementary School offer ?
Usf/patel Partnership Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Usf/patel Partnership Elementary School part of?
Usf/patel Partnership Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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