James Tillman Elementary Magnet School vs. Blackburn Elementary School
Should you attend James Tillman Elementary Magnet School or Blackburn Elementary School? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Blackburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Tillman Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blackburn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
614 students
452 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1537 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1964 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
64
Kindergarten Students
106
55
Grade 1 Students
84
57
Grade 2 Students
90
54
Grade 3 Students
106
86
Grade 4 Students
96
63
Grade 5 Students
99
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
45%
47%
% Black
28%
27%
% White
19%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%