B+
Above Average
78/100

Symmes Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6280 WATSON RD, Riverview, FL 33578
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in Florida
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
446
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%58/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+8 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency55% (+9 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%65%reading -5 pts, math -3 pts49th percentile (list)
Black45%35%reading +10 pts, math +2 pts62nd percentile (list)
Hispanic57%62%reading +8 pts, math +14 pts76th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -12 pts, math -11 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income52%52%reading +9 pts, math +10 pts70th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6280 WATSON RD
City Riverview
ZIP Code 33578
District 1200870
NCES School ID 120087003715
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 33578

Understanding the community around Symmes Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,582
Per Capita Income $36,965
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%
High School or Higher 93.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $267,800
Median Rent $1,625
Owner-Occupied 57.5%
Renter-Occupied 42.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Symmes Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 35.4%
White 32.3%
Black 21.3%
Two or More Races 8.5%
Asian 2.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 446
Teachers (FTE) 28.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Symmes Elementary School?
Symmes Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Symmes Elementary School?
Symmes Elementary School has 446 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Symmes Elementary School serve?
Symmes Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Symmes Elementary School receive per student?
Symmes Elementary School receives $11,744 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Symmes Elementary School in 33578 ▼
Avg Home Value
$338,512
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,952
1-Year Change
-1.9%
% Renters
42.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026