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James Tillman Elementary Magnet School

1415 29th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 520 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (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 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School 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
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School's student population of 520 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 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
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is 0.70, which is equal to 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)
#1477 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School 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.
45%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School 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.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
42%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
21%
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White
19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James Tillman Elementary Magnet School 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
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James Tillman Elementary Magnet School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Tillman Elementary Magnet School 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Tillman Elementary Magnet School 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 James Tillman Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is ranked #1477 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James Tillman Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virgil Mills Elementary School, Blackburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?
520 students attend James Tillman Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Tillman Elementary Magnet School offer ?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James Tillman Elementary Magnet School part of?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is part of Manatee School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Fall Break (No School)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

School Reviews
5   2/10/2014
This school has an amazing engineering teacher that teaches during "special" times. The art and music teacher work together to make things exciting here also.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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