Serving 137 students in grades 6-8, New Springs School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
35%
21%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
How many students attend New Springs School?
137 students attend New Springs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of New Springs School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Springs School?
New Springs School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Springs School offer ?
New Springs School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is New Springs School part of?
New Springs School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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