Collins PreK-8 School in Riverview | Military Town Advisor

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	5/10	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	5/10	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: January 1, 2026

This school was a nightmare for my daughter. She advanced to third grade without learning what she should have learned academically, and the emotional impact was severe.
The environment at Collins Elementary School was toxic and damaging. My 7-year-old lived in constant stress and fear, worrying daily about what might happen at school. No child should feel unsafe or anxious in a place meant to educate and protect them.
On top of that, the school misclassified and documented my daughter inappropriately, treating a bullying situation as something extreme and alarming. The language used by school staff and counselors was completely disproportionate and harmful for a 7-year-old child. At no point was my daughter a danger, yet the situation was handled in a way that caused unnecessary fear and trauma while failing to address the actual bullying.
The lack of leadership was deeply disappointing. Despite being informed multiple times, Principal Rebecca Sargable failed to take meaningful corrective action. Concerns were minimized, dismissed, or mishandled rather than resolved.
The classroom experience was also unacceptable. Teacher Stephanie Hanshaw failed to provide effective instruction and instead contributed to an environment of accusations and unequal treatment among very young children. As a result, students did not receive the academic foundation they should have, and the classroom environment deteriorated.
My daughter is now at a different school, and the difference is night and day. She is learning, thriving, and no longer experiencing fear or anxiety. This clearly shows that what she endured was not normalit was a direct result of Collins Elementarys school culture.
I would not recommend Collins Elementary School to any family who values safety, emotional well-being, fairness, and quality education.

Posted: January 1, 2026

Posted: December 23, 2025

It's awesome! The teachers are very good nice welcoming teachers, they know how to teach, the students can be mean but mostly of them are respectful. They teach the best wonderful learning out there I would most definitely recommend

Posted: December 23, 2025

Posted: October 20, 2025

Currently an student at Collins Pk-8. Teachers are pretty good, however not all care if you fail. Students are similar as well, they'd rather be somewhere else other than school. After looking at data, there is a significant contrast of 20-30% of special education students and average of all students, which might mean they are not recieving adequate support to suceed. The good part is that safety is amazing, with a school police officer, and the school also welcomes families on different events. Also the school is pretty much bully free, and it is easy to make friends. Middle school at Collins Pk-8 has been pretty good.

Posted: October 20, 2025

Posted: September 2, 2025

I am currently a 7th grader at collins pk-8 and I been here since kindergarten so let me tellyou my experience from a person who has been here for 8 years. The elementary experience here was great. Some teacher is nice some teachers are strict. It honestly depends on who your teacher is. And those who is in 3rd to 5th grade after 2023 trust me the playground was better the monkey bars weren't this slippery but when they were building the middke school they had to rebuilt it but otherwise
have fun on in school. Overall ,elementary was awesome. The middleschool experience is okay there is a few issues though. The school has limited extracirricular and the only things they have was sports as of right now. There is alot of drama and cursing in the hallways yet the AP just stays standing there not doing anything. The dress code is way out of hand they have punishments if the students break the rules but its either the school isn't monitering them or they take the punishment yet wear the same thing thing next day, its honestly better if we have uniforms. But for these issues you will eventually get used to it and ignore it . The good things about the middle school sides is the teachers are engaged to teach and is determined to make students sucessful even if they don't show it. Even if some students is innapropoate, mean or cuss alot. you will always find someone at this school. For both elementary and middle school the school lunch here is actually good i know other schools which there school lunch si bad but its actually fairly decent. Also for middle school sports these teams is competitive we won championships im not in sports team but only join if you know how to playthey aren'tgoing to teach you how to play. The principal is ready to help parents and the counselours here is good too a buncha students go there for help. A note to parents is if your child is car line actually follow the rules dont drop them off the sidewalk because there is police there and you will get in trouble. Other than that I love this school. Sure I hate waking up early and getting there but the people, the learning, the staff here is helpful and amazing. Im glad I dont have to go to a different school for middle school. I hope you join our school. Home of the panthers!

Posted: September 2, 2025

Posted: January 13, 2025

We love Collins pk-8th! Our daughter has attended for a few years and will continue through 8th grade here. We were thrilled when they expanded through middle school as the zoned option before had some troubling reviews. We have zero complaints about Collins. The staff all take their jobs seriously and the teachers truly care about the students and want them to succeed. Their A rating backs up their excellent test scores and goes to show that they are truly putting education and safety first. My youngest will be attending kindergarten in the fall and we feel so blessed to live in a neighborhood where our children can safely walk or ride their bikes to school every morning and receive an excellent education.

Posted: January 13, 2025

This really is a great school, one of the best in Hillsborough County.
Collins is K-8 now, which is awesome.

Teachers, administrators, and staff are all very communicative and helpful.
My kids have thrived in this environment, and yours will too.
Most of the kids ride bikes or walk, which gives mornings and afternoons an adorable 80's vibe.

Highly highly recommended.

Posted: January 13, 2025

Posted: March 16, 2024

Terrible school! The principal herself does not know the rights of the students. Not a safe environment for children with disabilities.

Posted: March 16, 2024

Posted: January 14, 2024

Great school that turned into PK-8th. Walking distance to our house. Great staff and teachers are very supportive.

Posted: March 28, 2023

Amazing school with amazing administrators, teachers, etc. We're very happy we chose Collins for our daughter. However, I think all schools need to do better in protecting our children. In addition to a resource officer, there should be a full-time person devoted only to guarding and protecting everyone at the school. Make sure all doors and gates are protected and there are no glass doors that can easily be shot through.

Posted: March 28, 2023

Posted: June 1, 2019

My child transferred to this school two years ago when we moved. I was worried that since Collins was a bigger school with considerable more children than our last school, that we would feel like just another face but the exact opposite has been true. Teachers, staff, and the principal make an effects to get to know each child and make them feel welcome and like they have a place at the school. Multiple staff greet each morning as they arrive. You will often hear the teacher and staff giving positive encouragement to the kids as they arrive. This is a great way for them to start the day. My child feels supported and happy at this school. There are numerous events for the kids throughout the year for the kids, and the school has a very active PTA that also invest a lot into the school.

Posted: June 1, 2019

There is minimal homework given with an emphasis placed a reading each day.

Posted: June 1, 2019

I have talked to the principal with a concern I had and she actively listened. I felt heard and she addresses my concern immediately.

Posted: June 1, 2019

I believe homework is up too...i each teacher, but the teachers my kids have had try not to give much homework, but do encourage students to read each day.

Posted: June 1, 2019

I've had a child at Collins for thr past several years and we haven't had any issues!

Posted: June 1, 2019

Each month they award a student from each class with an award based on a certain characteristic (respect, trustworthy, etc).

Posted: June 1, 2019

The current principal is great with communication. She does a call every Sunday with information going on that week. She will also send texts if needed. I've even heard that she walks the campus and goes into every classroom each day.

Posted: June 1, 2019

My son has an iep and is reevaluated each year. We haven't had any issues.

Posted: June 1, 2019

We've not had any issues, but I've heard from friends that the school is good at addressing any concerns.

Posted: June 1, 2019

I would give them an A! I love that it is so close to home, they do fun events throughout the year, the principal communicates with the families and the front office is always friendly and willing to help! Someone mentioned about not having an ID.... that is for the safety of all children... everyone must have a driver's license or state ID go on campus.

Posted: June 1, 2019

Mrs. Sargable has been amazing for Collins Elementary! Her leadership has brought new programs like after school clubs to our school. She truly loves this school, students & staff and it shows!

Posted: June 1, 2019

Excellent! I have two children ages 10 & 13. Both started Kindergarten at Collins. One is now in middle school & the other is a Collins 4th grader. I loved this school so much I became PTA President for a year and then chose to join the Collins team as a staff member!

Posted: June 1, 2019

Collins is an amazing school! Both of my kids have done very well. The teachers and staff are awesome!

Posted: June 1, 2019