The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in Math. The lowest is 39% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Muller Elementary Magnet School
Muller Elementary Magnet School sits in north Tampa, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Hillsborough County Public Schools. The school draws a racially and ethnically diverse student body, with Hispanic students making up the largest share, followed by Black students, with smaller populations of white, multiracial, and Asian students. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which puts Muller among the more economically challenged campuses in the district. Data on English learners and students with IEPs was not available in what we reviewed.
On Florida's FAST assessments, proficiency rates across grades three through five sit in a range that falls below what most parents would consider strong ground. In both ELA and math, third graders reach proficiency at roughly the same rate, with scores rising somewhat in fourth grade and shifting again in fifth. Science results at fifth grade tell a similar story. Across all three subjects and all tested grades, fewer than half of students tested as proficient, and in the lower grades the share is noticeably below that midpoint. These results are worth discussing directly with the school, particularly around what interventions and supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks. Multi-year trend data was not available, so it is not possible to say from this data whether results are improving or holding flat.
What distinguishes this school is its magnet designation, which means families choose it rather than being assigned by default attendance zone. The specific magnet program theme or curriculum focus was not described in the data we reviewed, so families considering Muller should ask the school directly what the magnet program offers and how it shapes the day-to-day academic experience. Magnet programs vary widely, and understanding what draws families to choose this school over a neighborhood option would be central to evaluating the fit.
The school is located on the north side of Tampa, a city that spans a wide range of neighborhood types, from historic preservation districts and walkable urban corridors downtown to quieter residential streets spreading outward. Civic infrastructure, including the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit network, the downtown Riverwalk, and library branches across the city, is publicly reported as reasonably accessible across much of the city, though walkability and transit access vary by neighborhood. The broader Tampa metro is in an active growth phase, with major downtown development projects underway and the metro area having added population steadily in recent years.
For families who own property in the area, two things are worth noting. Home values in the zip code have declined modestly over the past year and now sit below the Florida statewide median, which could represent relative value depending on when someone is buying. Rents have also edged down slightly. At current mortgage rates, the estimated monthly cost of owning a median-priced home in the area represents a meaningful share of a typical household's income. Separately, Hillsborough County voters approved a one-mill property tax levy in late 2024, publicly reported to run through mid-2029, that directs funds toward teacher and staff pay raises. This adds a real annual cost for homeowners and is worth factoring into a housing budget.
At the district level, a major boundary rezoning took effect for the 2024-25 school year, affecting a large number of schools and potentially moving many students. For a magnet school like Muller, which operates on an enrollment-choice basis rather than a boundary assignment, the direct impact of that rezoning may be limited, but families should confirm their child's status and enrollment pathway with the district.
Program details beyond the magnet designation, staffing data, chronic absenteeism rates, and discipline data were not available in what we reviewed. A parent evaluating Muller would benefit from visiting the school, reviewing the current year's magnet program documentation, and asking how the school supports students who are not yet meeting proficiency thresholds on state assessments.
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