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Sessums Elementary School vs. Collins Pk-8 School

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School Overview

School
Sessums Elementary School
11525 Ramble Creek Dr
Riverview, FL 33569
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Collins Pk-8 School
12424 Summerfield Blvd
Riverview, FL 33579
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 946 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sessums 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 is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,534 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Collins Pk-8 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 is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
946 students
1,534 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sessums Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Collins Pk-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sessums Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Collins Pk-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
90 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sessums Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Collins Pk-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sessums Elementary School 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 Collins Pk-8 School 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

#1583 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#1182 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sessums Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Collins Pk-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in FL)
57%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sessums Elementary School 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 Collins Pk-8 School 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.
52%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sessums Elementary School 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 Collins Pk-8 School 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.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sessums Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science 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 Collins Pk-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sessums Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Collins Pk-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
32
Kindergarten Students
146
125
Grade 1 Students
140
156
Grade 2 Students
153
187
Grade 3 Students
158
197
Grade 4 Students
146
156
Grade 5 Students
166
203
Grade 6 Students
-
184
Grade 7 Students
-
172
Grade 8 Students
-
122

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sessums Elementary School, 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 Collins Pk-8 School, 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.
% Hispanic
36%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sessums Elementary School, 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 Collins Pk-8 School, 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
23%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sessums Elementary School, 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 Collins Pk-8 School, 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
29%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sessums Elementary School, 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 Collins Pk-8 School, 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
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sessums Elementary School, 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 Collins Pk-8 School, 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.
0.73
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sessums Elementary School, 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 Collins Pk-8 School, 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
44%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sessums Elementary School, 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 Collins Pk-8 School, 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
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sessums Elementary School, 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Collins Pk-8 School, 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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