Northdale’s public schools score below 57% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Northdale, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Northdale’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 360 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Northdale’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 52% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,431 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 53 middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Mother Teresa of Calcutta (private), Hillsdale Christian Academy (private), Northdale Christian Academy (private) and Hebrew Academy of Tampa (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Northdale’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Florida school districts, #460 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Northdale, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Northdale
Claywell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 574 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
Kindergarten in Northdale
Claywell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 574 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
1st grade in Northdale
Claywell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 574 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
2nd grade in Northdale
Claywell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 574 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
3rd grade in Northdale
Claywell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 574 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
4th grade in Northdale
Claywell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 574 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
5th grade in Northdale
Claywell Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 574 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
9th grade in Northdale
Gaither High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,040 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
10th grade in Northdale
Gaither High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,040 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
11th grade in Northdale
Gaither High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,040 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
12th grade in Northdale
Gaither High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,040 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
Northdale’s public schools are run by Hillsborough County School District, which also serves Plant City, Tampa and Temple Terrace. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Northdale vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Northdale’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Northdale | C+ | Hillsborough County |
Every school in Northdale
59 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Northdale’s schools
Are Northdale’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Northdale children attend score below 57% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #460 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Northdale in?
Hillsborough County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 218,958 students in 287 schools (2024–25).
Where do Northdale kids go to high school?
Gaither High School in Tampa, with 2,040 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Northdale’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Hillsborough County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Northdale spend per student?
$11,431 in Hillsborough County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Northdale?
Yes: Mother Teresa of Calcutta (Catholic, grades K–8, 450 students), Hillsdale Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 170 students), Northdale Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 105 students) and Hebrew Academy of Tampa (religious, grades PK–8, 65 students).
Parents talk
What Northdale families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Northdale → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.