This teacher named ms madrigal didn't let me go to the bathroom when I had a nurse pass and cursed…read moreat me and rolled her eyes at me and said to me to get a life and I told her to f**k off and she gave everyone in the class referrals so get your class switched if you get her class

Is the garbage of the district of Hillsborough a very bad school, a terrible environment for the…read morestudents, and the administrator doesn't have compassion for anyone? Change your sons for insecure, safe, and 2% level of education, bad behavior, and the students have a minimum qualification. The classroom is not clean, doesn't use a vacuum, and is full of mold mug and humidity with roaches. The camera is not working, and many hallways are not available.

I go here, 6th grade. The foods meh, I once got food poisoning from the knockoff rice crispies. The…read moretoilet stalls are dirty, one of the sinks in the 6th grade boys bathroom doesn't work at all, and there's never toilet paper. There's too many fights for my liking. Most of the teachers are nice, but my experience is not going well at all. Either look for a better school or set your child up for a hellish middle school career. (P.S. when I say better schools, do not choose shields. My older sister got jumped 2 weeks in)

School is very bad. Teachers don't care and will push the kids thru the grades even if they don't…read moreunderstand. As long as they show up and have good attendance, they advance to the next grade. My kid was getting in more lock down drills/false alarms/pranks/real scenarios than actually learning. This year they can't bring book bags bc of so many weapons and fights. Kids lit a bathroom on fire and school had to evacuate. Everyday is something. I wish I had better things to say, Teachers sit them in front of a computer and not even teaching them the actual lessons so they understand. Everything is done on an app and if ur child needs help with something you can't even help bc it's something they are doing at school on a pc. I just ended up homeschooling mine. I'm not taking any chances.

East Bay High School has some great teachers and diverse programs, but overall academics could be…read morestronger. Many students come in without much educational support at home, which makes it harder for the school to keep everyone on track. The effort is there, but the results are mixed -- definitely room for improvement.

Without going to East Bay, I don't think I would be doing as great as I am now. The bountiful…read moreamount of support and care that I receive from the whole school cannot be explained, only lived by. I moved to Florida by my junior year and completed my Junior and soon will finish my Senior year here and I'm glad I became an Indian (our mascot). The school atmosphere is amazing and if your child comes here with the determination and grit to do better and get their education, that's what will happen. East Bay seems to be notorious for fights and various altercations, however it's only a small few handful of individuals that cause such chaos. East Bay has deputies on campus for our safety, wholesome lunches, caring and attentive teachers/staff and even more so, fabulous academic connections. I've been able to apply for various scholarships throughout Hillsborough County and there are also scholarships given SPECIFICALLY for East Bay students only. How amazing is that!? The principal Mrs. Cox knows about every single student by name, she's caring and wants the best for her students and staff. Cox has also done a scholarship workshop which has also helped me and various other students with scholarship applications and taught us how to "sell ourselves" in order to earn the money. The assistant principals (AP's) like Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Cummings, Mr. Gunn and even Mr. Williams are extremely attentive and caring, making sure all students are doing what their supposed to do and making sure their in class. I haven't played a sport at this school, but I have heard great things about football and other sports as well. I've even seen one of my classmates have a signing and going to the school of his dreams for doing what he loves! If you're moving from somewhere or want to transfer your child to a new school, East Bay High School is the place to do so!

Staff in front office is rude and disrespectful to parents and really lazy ; just likes to chitchat…read morea lot and not do their job.

Our family has been truly blessed by our experience at Ruskin Christian School over the past four…read moreyears. From the very beginning, we knew this was more than just a school--it's a Christ-centered community that genuinely invests in the hearts and minds of its students. The teachers and staff at Ruskin Christian go above and beyond to create an environment rooted in love, grace, and biblical truth. They not only teach with excellence but also lead by example, guiding our child in both academic achievement and spiritual growth. Every lesson, every prayer, and every chapel service is intentionally designed to point students toward Christ. We've watched our child grow in knowledge, confidence, and most importantly, in faith. The school's commitment to integrating biblical values into every subject and every activity has helped build a strong spiritual foundation that will last a lifetime. The communication and partnership between the school and parents have been exceptional. We've always felt supported, heard, and part of a larger mission to raise up the next generation of Christ-followers. After four wonderful years at Ruskin Christian School, we can honestly say it has shaped our child in all the right ways--spiritually, academically, and personally. We are so thankful for the lasting impact this school has had on our family, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a place where their child will be known, loved, and challenged in all the best ways.

There are so many problems. There was a time where the elementary was amazing, but a lot of those…read moreteachers have left and long been replaced. Just the year of 2025, they had a 5th grade teacher for less than a week because administrative leaders failed to ensure her background check was cleared I've heard 1st grade teacher brings in her baby for the day, and not while she's stopping by on a check in from maternity leave.... The dean is rude and the admin is found calling kids pigs, idiots, stupid, dumb, and among other things. They lost their soul and heart when a man named Mr. Good came in insisting his daughter Jen desanto be promoted as the administrator after the former one resigned. However, she was grossly under qualified (and the one calling the students those names) and he had to settle on having her be co-adminastrator with whoever was more qualified to help run elementary. Mark Good had no background in the education world, he's just a decent salesman and anyone who wasn't buying that his daughter was the best choice he quickly pushed out. They lack Christian character, along with the "superintendent" Rumsey. The English HS teacher is also the guidance counselor which results in lack of teaching, but she is pretty decent at keeping things confidential. They have a handful of really hard working teachers who love the ministry, but the leaders are making it more business mindset rather than allowing it to be a ministry. They let nearly anyone who is willing to pay tuition in, and have boosted the cost of tuition since the school choice has been enforced in Florida. Many students who graduated from here are unprepared for college, and Jen desanto has held up the process of being admitted into college for graduting seniors due to her negligence and laziness to get proper paperwork sent on on her side. They expelled multiple kids who joked about offing yourself, yet one student remains there because his parents are church members despite him threatening to shoot up the school, or more so referencing that he wouldn't shoot certain people.

This was a randomly great place for a field trip…read more Originally my son's first grade class was supposed to go to Heritage Village, but the recent hurricane damaged it. They had to quickly pivot and chose here. It was a far drive for me to chaperone, but it ended up being an enjoyable experience. First know that the parking lot is small. A fellow chaperone said it was generous of me to call it a parking lot. However, you can park along the road before you turn left to go to Camp Bayou so I'm not going to dock it any stars for that. Everyone who worked there were volunteers and they were all so dedicated. It was like watching grandma and grandpas interact with a bunch of 6 and 7 year olds. They definitely didn't know that they shouldn't ask the group if they had any questions (tons of kids had "questions" that were actually them just saying all the facts they knew about fossils.) The best part was they did a fossil dig where each kid was given a square and had 10 fossils to find. This was pretty generous and the fossils were huge. I'm not sure if the school paid more than our original field trip price, but we paid $10 per kid and chaperones were free. That bag of fossils alone was worth over $10 to our children. The rest of the field trip was walking through two different rooms that had tons of fossils. They also gave a presentation about fossils and dinosaurs (I learned that Florida was underwater when dinosaurs roamed the earth, which is why we don't have any fossils.) I'm mainly giving it five stars for the volunteers. They were so sweet. I actually enjoyed chaperoning this field trip, which is a win for me.

Another one of the great secrets of Florida. This park that borders the Little Manatee River is…read morehome to some of the most surprising things. When you start driving down the long country road that leads you to this out of the way county park, you sure are not expecting very much. This is definitely, "The Road Less Travelled". However, once you enter through their unassuming gates you realize their is something pretty dang special going on here. Unspoiled nature... everywhere you look. During the many visits to this park over the years we have seen hawks, gopher tortoises, rattlesnakes, tree frogs, owls, herons, rabbits and even a feral pig. This park has a canoe outpost where you can put into this majestic natural waterway and also offers all kinds of classes,events and other activities. It boasts a butterfly habitat, golf cart tours through the dense forested canopy, a native people's camp, geocaching, and even a little free library. There is also a hidden storybook park where you and your child can walk around and read an entire book just by stopping at the little stations that you find. My daughter has sponsored the Tampa area Save The Frogs Day events here in the past and my wife has taken Florida Master Naturalist classes here to get her certification. This is a county park that has so much to offer its residents. Check it out... you will be so glad that you did!

Wow, how extremely impressed I am by the happy attitudes, knowledge, and professionalism of all the…read morestaff and members at this School. As you walk down the hall, each and every teacher or staff member that you pass, will greet you with the biggest smile as if you've known each other and have been friends for the longest time. This is my son's first year here, he is in the fifth grade and wow, what a breath of fresh air. We attended a program last night at the school where the school patrols were given their well-deserved badges, and where the teachers informed parents on many exciting things happening in class and many more to come. This school is definitely headed for an A school rating. Great Job!!!

If your child has a disability, you will not get the warm welcoming you should. They will even turn…read moreyou away and refuse to you to register. It's sad and disgusting. No one should have to deal with this as kids with disabilities already have a hard way to go sometimes. I hope other parents do not have to deal with the lies (front office personne) and push away feeling that we have felt.

Both my kids started here in kindergarten my son has had amazing teachers. If your children are a…read moregifted or excel in academics they will do superbly at this school. They don't offer much in the way of ESE or any enrichment classes that might be needed for a struggling student or someone with a disability. Classrooms are clean overall ratio to teachers pretty decent not overcrowded the most we've had in the class was 20. It is a pretty crowded school 7 kindergarten classes!! Mrs. O'Neill does an excellent job in the drama and creative production department. Ms. Redlawsk for Art A+ or Mr. Marea in the music dept. Excellent I've had the pleasure of being part of the PTA now for 7 years, and I've seen quite a few changes and principles all of which have their positive and negative's. Overall it's a small town school with a small town feel and everyone pretty much knows everything and everyone

A satellite campus of HCC in Ruskin. NOT at the College Ave address listed on this fine website,…read moreit's actually on Shell Point E and 24th, across from Lennard High. Classes are whatever - you're either taking something because you want to, or because you have to. Your personal review will reflect that. But as for the staff and all that stuff, this place is just fine. Parking is free (but only at this location), sometimes there are food trucks, and the staff is generally helpful enough. Being across from the high school means this place is filled with recent grads, so steel yourself for those kinds of conversations. Some highlights include "I don't need college, I'm joining the army when I turn 18" and "for all intensive purposes..." Tiny library, although the views are acceptable if you can hunker down by a window. Adjacent to lots of cow fields, so it's really damn hot and there are tons of love bugs. Rural Florida, baby!

Great college but you will be filled with recent school grads so Ignore them cause some are a bit…read moreimmature. Parking is nice and it's overall a good college!