Sulphur Springs K-8 School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Sulphur Springs K-8 School

8412 N 13th St
Tampa, FL 33604

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Bottom 50%

Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sulphur Springs K-8 School 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 18% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
: Bottom 50% in FL
: 29% (Btm 50%)
: 18% (Btm 50%)
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sulphur Springs K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Sulphur Springs K-8 School's student population of 623 students has declined by 28% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

623 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Sulphur Springs K-8 School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Sulphur Springs K-8 School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Sulphur Springs K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Sulphur Springs K-8 School is 0.49, 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)

#3456 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Sulphur Springs K-8 School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

29%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sulphur Springs K-8 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.

18%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sulphur Springs K-8 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.

10-14%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sulphur Springs K-8 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

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

26%

37%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sulphur Springs K-8 School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

67%

21%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sulphur Springs K-8 School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

35%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.49

0.70

This chart displays the diversity score of Sulphur Springs K-8 School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

83%

47%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Hillsborough School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sulphur Springs K-8 School's ranking?

Sulphur Springs K-8 School is ranked #3456 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.

What schools are Sulphur Springs K-8 School often compared to?

Sulphur Springs K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foster Elementary School, James Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Sulphur Springs K-8 School?

623 students attend Sulphur Springs K-8 School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Sulphur Springs K-8 School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sulphur Springs K-8 School?

Sulphur Springs K-8 School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.

What grades does Sulphur Springs K-8 School offer ?

Sulphur Springs K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Sulphur Springs K-8 School part of?

Sulphur Springs K-8 School is part of Hillsborough School District.

In what neighborhood is Sulphur Springs K-8 School located?

Sulphur Springs K-8 School is located in the Sulphur Springs neighborhood of Tampa, FL.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

View the Sulphur Springs K-8 School below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Spring Break/Non-Student Days

March 17, 2025 (Monday)

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)

Fall Break/Non-Student Days*

November 24, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
: Bottom 50%
: 29% (Btm 50%)
: 18% (Btm 50%)
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education