Dickenson Elementary School
Tampa, FL 33615
Phone: (813) 873-4732
Fax: (813) 356-1156
District: Hillsborough
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 461 students
Dickenson Elementary School, a public school located in Tampa, FL, serves grades PK-5 in the Hillsborough.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Dickenson Elementary School is a public school located in Tampa, FL. 461 students attend Dickenson Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education. |
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My kids have gone to Dickenson for 3 years. My child and myself love that school. The teachers are so caring. The ESE department is awesome and they have really helped my child grow. The school administration treats the teachers, staff and students with respect. They are the hidden gem in the Town N' Country area.
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Posted: January 7, 2024
My boys have been there for 2 years now well I only one in this school now and I have nothing bad to say about this school of course my children went the worst school that I know before this one and as of right now my oldest loved this school and my youngest is special needs and the ESE program is great I love her office ppl and ms brody she great we did have a time I had to show my bad side but ms. Brody fixed it and everything is great
Posted: September 7, 2022
I have been at this school for a long time and all the admiration staff are awful. Some of the teachers care but you have some just as bad as the admiration. The district will not let my kids go anywhere else. So the fight is on everyday I take my child to this school. If you dare let your child go here, be prepared with a doctor, lawyer, and some police on your side. Principal don't call you back, district leader dont call either, staff always has lies and rude, and the librarian plus the lunch room staff yell at your kids everyday. They are not going to let you in the school because they want to be able to lie. Believe your child and run!
Posted: September 7, 2022
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Posted: February 22, 2022
Dont send your child to this school unless you want them to be bullied by the teachers and staff. The administration is very rude and do not put the children first. The principal will never return your calls and the teachers are raciest. Avoid this school if possible!
Posted: February 22, 2022
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Posted: July 3, 2019
Five stars This school is excellent ...I trust it
Posted: November 17, 2017
Poor policies and procedures for bullying and general classroom accountability
Posted: November 17, 2017
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Posted: November 17, 2017
Teachers watch bullying and do nothing to stop it at various times
Posted: April 4, 2017
Not sure how this school has so many great reviews..I have had terrible experiences with the office staff on numerous occasions! They do not know how to talk to people and are pretty rude actually. I have seen them push aside a poor little girl hysterical crying in the office because a boy punched her and they were not trying to help her because they were busy doing other things, while myself and other parents in the office were watching the situation in disgust in the office. I had to miss my sons very first Christmas play because the kids went in my purse the night before and somehow dropped my ID on the floor...This was a terrible moment for me because I never miss anything concerning my children, I understand it may have been for security purposes but I have been in that office so many times with my kids and I know they were familiar with me..I cried with anger and disappointment because my son looked for me and didn't see me there until the very end...I tried talking to Mr. Moody the school principal about it...I started it off with, " hello, I am having a really bad day" trying to control my tears and he just backfired at me saying "Yea well so am I"...I knew then I had no reason to talk to him further. The lack of empathy and service from that school is on another level. I am a very friendly and respectful person/ mother and don't think anyone should be talked to or dealt with the way this school's office staff does. Please do not think this anything about the teachers, I think they are great from what I've seen. The assistant principal is not nice either and has a terrible attitude. The school nurse is friendly, however. Ohhhh and what is even more terrible is how parents will drop their kids off in the morning, little little kids many times have been running to the door to make it in by 8am, I have seen the staffers watch them running towards them and close the door making them have to walk near the morning traffic to sign themselves in. Terrible Terrible Terrible. Some kids don't even know where the office is and will just stand outside of the school cafeteria entrance looking around confused because there isn't even anyone around to direct them. I will be removing my son once the school year is over.
Posted: December 28, 2016
Most students are friendly to one another. I don't hear about issues between kids.
Posted: December 28, 2016
Posted: December 28, 2016
The new principal is amazing. He has the whole school working as a team and is focused on the learning of every student. He is approachable and concerned if you have needs.
Posted: December 28, 2016
The students at Dickenson are friendly and seem to be welcoming to new students.
Posted: December 28, 2016
Teachers work hard to meet the needs of all students. They try to communicate and get to know the families.
Posted: December 28, 2016
Homework is used to practice skills learned in class.
Posted: December 28, 2016
The new administration is really focusing on education and is super supportive if you have concerns. Teachers seem to work hard and the students are friendly!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Westchase | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tampa | FL | 4.8 mi | |
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| 4 | Avelar Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Riverview | FL | 18.6 mi | |
| 5 | Harbour Isles | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Apollo Beach | FL | 19.3 mi | |
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| 7 | FishHawk Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lithia | FL | 23.1 mi | |
| 8 | Fish Hawk Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lithia | FL | 23.7 mi | |
| 9 | Fishhawk Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lithia | FL | 24 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tampa | Tampa | FL | 5.5 mi | |
| 2 | South of Gandy (SOG) | Tampa | FL | 7.8 mi | |
| 3 | Fishhawk Ranch /Lithia FL | Lithia | FL | 23.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Clearwater | 9.5 mi. |
| MacDill AFB | 10.2 mi. |
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