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Dorothy Thomas Center

3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
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Bottom 50%
Serving 43 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 ≤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 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dorothy Thomas Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dorothy Thomas Center's student population of 43 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
43 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dorothy Thomas Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Thomas Center is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3532 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dorothy Thomas Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dorothy Thomas Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dorothy Thomas Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dorothy Thomas Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dorothy Thomas Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dorothy Thomas Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dorothy Thomas Center and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dorothy Thomas Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Dorothy Thomas Center and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dorothy Thomas Center and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dorothy Thomas Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dorothy Thomas Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy Thomas Center's ranking?
Dorothy Thomas Center is ranked #3532 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dorothy Thomas Center often compared to?
Dorothy Thomas Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Willis Peters Exceptional Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dorothy Thomas Center?
The graduation rate of Dorothy Thomas Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dorothy Thomas Center?
43 students attend Dorothy Thomas Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Dorothy Thomas Center students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Thomas Center?
Dorothy Thomas Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dorothy Thomas Center offer ?
Dorothy Thomas Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Dorothy Thomas Center part of?
Dorothy Thomas Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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