Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cahoon Elementary Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
58%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Cahoon Elementary Magnet School?
231 students attend Cahoon Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cahoon Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cahoon Elementary Magnet School?
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cahoon Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cahoon Elementary Magnet School part of?
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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