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Dorothy Thomas Center vs. Carver Exceptional Center

Should you attend Dorothy Thomas Center or Carver Exceptional Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Dorothy Thomas Center
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Carver Exceptional Center
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Dorothy Thomas Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 48 students in grades 6-12, Carver Exceptional Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
K-12
6-12
Total Students
39 students
48 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dorothy Thomas Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carver Exceptional Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
87% | 13%
73% | 27%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dorothy Thomas Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carver Exceptional Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dorothy Thomas Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carver Exceptional Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Thomas Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carver Exceptional Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3575 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3506 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dorothy Thomas Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carver Exceptional Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorothy Thomas Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Exceptional Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorothy Thomas Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Exceptional Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Top 1% in FL)(20-21 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 1% in FL)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dorothy Thomas Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Carver Exceptional Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dorothy Thomas Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carver Exceptional Center by grade.
Grade 3 Students
4
-
Grade 4 Students
5
-
Grade 5 Students
2
-
Grade 6 Students
2
2
Grade 7 Students
6
9
Grade 8 Students
7
8
Grade 9 Students
5
9
Grade 10 Students
3
7
Grade 11 Students
1
5
Grade 12 Students
4
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dorothy Thomas Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carver Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dorothy Thomas Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carver Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
36%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dorothy Thomas Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carver Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dorothy Thomas Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carver Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dorothy Thomas Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carver Exceptional Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dorothy Thomas Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carver Exceptional Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dorothy Thomas Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carver Exceptional Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dorothy Thomas Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carver Exceptional Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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