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Southshore Charter Academy vs. Collins Pk-8 School

Should you attend Southshore Charter Academy or Collins Pk-8 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.
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School Overview

School
Southshore Charter Academy
11667 Big Bend Rd
Riverview, FL 33579
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Collins Pk-8 School
12424 Summerfield Blvd
Riverview, FL 33579
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 1,171 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southshore Charter Academy 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,171 students
1,534 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southshore Charter Academy 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
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southshore Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Collins Pk-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
90 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southshore Charter Academy 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
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southshore Charter Academy 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

#2273 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#1182 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southshore Charter Academy, 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.
44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
57%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southshore Charter Academy 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.
46%
(Bottom 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 Southshore Charter Academy 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.
38%
(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 Southshore Charter Academy 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 Southshore Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Collins Pk-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
32
Kindergarten Students
119
125
Grade 1 Students
118
156
Grade 2 Students
122
187
Grade 3 Students
125
197
Grade 4 Students
127
156
Grade 5 Students
144
203
Grade 6 Students
132
184
Grade 7 Students
150
172
Grade 8 Students
134
122

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southshore Charter Academy, 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
41%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southshore Charter Academy, 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
28%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southshore Charter Academy, 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
21%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southshore Charter Academy, 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
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southshore Charter Academy, 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.
0.71
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southshore Charter Academy, 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
8%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southshore Charter Academy, 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
11%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southshore Charter Academy, 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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