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Westshore Elementary School

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Westshore Elementary School is located in Tampa, FL and is one of 173 elementary schools in Hillsborough School District. It is a public school that serves 311 students in grades PK, K-5.

Westshore Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Westshore Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, Westshore Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Westshore Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Hillsborough District Spending

$8,352Per Pupil

The Hillsborough spends $8,352 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hillsborough District

Education.com TestRating

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Lanier Elementary School 1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Tinker Elementary School 1.9 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Chiaramonte Elementary School 2 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Victory Christian Academy 2.3 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Anderson Elementary School 2.8 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades PK, K-5
Hillsborough School District

Did not make AYP
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Contact

Westshore Elementary School
7110 South Westshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3080

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About the FCAT

What is it?

The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).

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TestRating
6 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 311

42% 51%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Westshore Elementary School had 87% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

Black

37%

Hispanic

33%

White

20%

Asian/Pacific Islander

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12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Westshore Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Westshore Elementary School

This school is moving forward meeting the diverse needs of all students with passion, persistance, and professionalism! The staff along with the students exceed their goals created on a weekly basis... The Wildcat pride has a strong presence in the school...

Submitted on Dec 8, 2010

Westshore Elementary School

A diverse school that sets high expectations and will exceed them!

Submitted by a Teacher on Dec 8, 2010

Westshore Elementary School

It's a great school!!

Submitted on Aug 8, 2010

Westshore Elementary School

My daughter is in second grade and I love it, they have come such a long way since their 2008-09 school year. Keep it up.

Submitted by a Parent on Feb 15, 2010

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	Tampa	National
Median Household Income	$34,415	$44,512
Population Median Age	35	36
% of Homes With Kids	25%	31.4%
Average Household Size	2.36 persons	2.6
% Owning / % Renting	55% / 45%	66%/33%

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Westshore Elementary School

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About This School

Full-time, tuition-free virtual public school in FL

Hillsborough District Spending

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Test Scores

About the FCAT

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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How challenging is this school?

TestRating6 out of 10

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Student Economic Level (2010)

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