Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science in Tampa

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	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	6/10	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.

Posted: April 9, 2026

As a student, I am concerned about the lack of honesty from this administration. There is a huge gap between the '5.0 Safety' ratings seen online and what actually happens in the hallways. For example, there is a well-known incident involving a knife on campus that the school tried to dismiss with a ridiculous excuse about 'peeling an orange.'

Whether the excuse was true or not, the fact that a weapon was even present and then downplayed shows that safety isn't the priority hereimage is. Between the way they handle safety threats and the school's history of failing to support students in crisis, its clear the leadership is disconnected. This school might look good on paper, but the actual environment is one of indifference and survival rather than support.

I honestly wish i could put zero stars with all the things I've heard and seen

Posted: April 9, 2026

Posted: October 22, 2025

The best coaches and staff. My kids love everything about this school.

Posted: October 22, 2025

Posted: March 17, 2025

The teachers at this school are incredibly helpful and attentive. They really care about students success and are always willing to provide guidance and support. The school actively works on parents' concerns reacting and making improvements.

Posted: March 17, 2025

Posted: March 11, 2025

This is a great place to sent your child to school. The staff is wonderful. They work with you in making sure your getting the best out of them. Love this school

Posted: March 11, 2025

I have two children at HAMS. My daughter has been At HAMS since kindergarten and is now in 8th grade. I have nothing but great things to say about administration and teacher. No school is perfect but it can be with communication support and understanding.

Posted: March 11, 2025

We have both our daughters in this school in grades 3 and 7 and they both really like it. The school is safe and seems to have little drama which is a sign of a good culture. The teachers love what they do and that translates into a fun environment. They also offer quite a bit of sports and after school clubs!

Posted: March 11, 2025

My child and i love the school

Posted: March 11, 2025

Best School ever!!!! From Mr. Sam who is the greatest to Mrs. Elder, the teacher and some of the staff are simply amazing. We been with this school for the last 7 years and its been a blessing for us. The level of education is top notch here, but the love, compasion and caring Mr. Sam and Mrs. Elder gives is the most amazing thing this school has!!!!

Posted: March 11, 2025

Excellent school, good environment and nice people

Posted: March 11, 2025

Atencion a los ninos increible, apoyo educacional impresionante

Posted: March 11, 2025

Overall Im very pleased with HAMS. I came from another location from Charter school associates and my kids have been there since Kindergarten oldest one is getting out this year moving to High school Im I have not complain in any way. Only grateful for all staffs and recommend to anyone that is looking for professional growth and support environment for your kids

Posted: March 11, 2025

Amazing School, teachers and staff. Great for Kids.

Posted: March 11, 2025

Posted: December 23, 2023

This school is worst then a regular public school. Kids are very mean to each other, even elementary level. Boys talk down to girls, in a very disrespectful/ sexual manner.
From day one we were hearing that children get in physical fights with each other, and constantly get suspended.
Teachers do not care about educating children and know nothing about dealing with them. Can care less about hurting childs feelings. All they are concerned about is writing your child up for being a child.
They will not allow children to wear anything warm, on cold days of 40 degrees - no sweat pants are allowed! The staff will scream at you and your child, in the car line, as soon as the child exists your car for wearing a wrong color sweater!
The school culture is not good, and feels like jail. My children hated attending HAMS.
Grades are average, dont be filled - they let children retake their test, so that the scores will appear higher!
The principal is a SUPER RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL individual, who made a lot of good teachers leave the school in the past, and parents transfer children out of this school constantly to different schools. We transferred our kids last year to a different school, and the kids are much much happier now!

Posted: December 23, 2023

Posted: August 10, 2023

La única queja que tengo para esta escuela es el personal de la oficina, la secretaria a la oportunidad que tenga y que tu des la espalda está hablando de ti, eso se me hace poco profesional, unos días trata bien a los padres y otros los trata pésimo.

Posted: August 10, 2023

Posted: March 30, 2023

I recommend this school! Great school and wonderful teacher!

Posted: November 3, 2022

My daughter has been at HAMS since Kindergarten, and she's now in 4th grade. She's had the best teachers from day 1. The teachers are caring and creative in their work. They come up with fun ways to help the kids learn. I highly recommend HAMS.

Posted: November 3, 2022

Posted: October 20, 2022

This place is such a joke. I pulled my child out of school. The teacher turnover is over 50% every year. I'm not sure why they have so many good reviews other than the fact that their fake. Their Facebook reviews speak for themselves. DO NOT trust this school.

Posted: October 4, 2022

We have 2 children attending this school and they both love their teachers. Weekly updates from the teachers keeps us informed with everything going on with my children's class. Love the communication. We are thrilled with the progress our kids have made. Great school, teachers and staff. The school also does a lot of excellent activities the parents can be involved with.

Posted: October 4, 2022

Posted: October 3, 2022

My child has been at HAMS for 3yrs now and we had a great overall experience!

Posted: October 3, 2022

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about HAMS. There is engagement from the teachers, the principal and parents. The teachers are motivated and the students are eager to learn. My child has made long lasting friendships. The before/aftercare program is amazing and extremely well run. There are lots of opportunities to be involved and volunteer. Great communication through ClassDojo and quick responses to questions.

Posted: October 3, 2022

Ive been a part of the school community for several years now, and the teachers and faculty have always gone out of their way to take care of these children. They are very communicative and inclusive.

Posted: October 3, 2022

This school is amazing! Great teachers and staff! The academics are challenging yet fun for the kids and their clubs are super interactive and keeps the kids intrigued!

Posted: October 3, 2022

Posted: May 21, 2022

I would not recommend this school and their poor administration to anyone who wants a quality well-rounded education for their child. Over 40% of the staff leaves every year, some in the middle of the school year, leaving teachers overwhelmed with excessive class sizes and lack of academic services. There are almost no specials teachers, so they just send the kids outside to play instead of art class or computer class. They hire replacement teachers who either quit or are ill-equipped to handle the all the responsibilities the admin places on every teacher there (the entire 2nd grade team left in '21 and the 4th grade team too---and the whole new group of 4th grade teachers are leaving again in '22. The teacher who stay are good but that doesn't make a great learning environment or work place. The play areas are small and kids often play in the driveway spaces behind the school. The traffic that's created by drop off and pick up congests a main, busy road that is used by Alonso HS.
I would not send my children to the small Charter school ,as there are no gifted services, not enough ESE teachers or services, the teacher turnover is well above the norm. CSA is in it for the money each student has attached to them through the State and otherwise, nothing else really matters. How do you have 1 psychologist for 11+ school and expect all the testing and accommodations to be met by that many students. They make it sound great, but be careful how it looks and ask the right questions and you'll see its a lot of smoke and mirrors, like the Wizard of Oz.

Posted: December 10, 2019

This is an excellent environment with few distractions from the goal of education.

Posted: December 10, 2019

Simple and direct approach with an eye for quality not quantity.

Posted: December 10, 2019

Concerned, caring, competent and well educated are just a few descriptors.

Posted: December 10, 2019

Good professionals hampered sometimes by a larger corporate entity but still able to come to terms with the community.

Posted: December 10, 2019

Posted: November 13, 2019

Highly recommend for parents that are involved with their kids.

Posted: November 13, 2019

Posted: May 18, 2019

Lots of hands on assignments and opportunities for parents to be involved with the kids work

Posted: May 18, 2019

Teachers are kind and understanding and hold students to high expectations

Posted: May 18, 2019

Mrs. Elder has been a wonderful addition to administration this year.

Posted: May 18, 2019

Bullying is not tolerated at this school

Posted: May 18, 2019

My experience has been phenomenal. The teachers are very communicative and they always have new ways to get involved.

Posted: January 14, 2019

The school is what "you" make it. The tools are there. Communication is there with both teachers and administration. You are an equal partner in your child's education. I give it a 10 out of 10.

Posted: January 14, 2019

I am always in communication with my sons teacher. They have a program that allows you to be in constant contact.

Posted: January 14, 2019

I love the Administrator. She and the two Admins are wonderful. Each of them play a significant role. They are very involved. I think one of the Administrators even knows each and every kid by name.

Posted: January 14, 2019

Bullying is not tolerated! Bottom line. It's scary being a little guy in a school with bigs kids. I was assured that wouldn't be a problem, and it hasn't been. My now 8 year old is fine with all the big kids. (They are separated for the most part anyway.)