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Dale Mabry Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Hillsborough County Public Schools · Tampa, FL
Rating
9/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
840
Student : Teacher
17:1
Founded
1949
Homes in the Dale Mabry Elementary School zone
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“Dale Mabry Elementary is a top-5% Florida public elementary school in South Tampa — an A-rated, consistently high-performing campus serving Beach Park, Sunset Park, and Culbreath Heights, with a feeder chain into Coleman Middle and Plant High.”
Opened in 1949 and named for U.S. Army Captain Dale Mabry — a World War I airship pilot — the school sits at the intersection of South Tampa's most affluent residential corridors. Beach Park and Sunset Park buyers specifically target this zone. The campus completed a significant renovation in the late 1980s, adding a bell tower, and has maintained an A school rating through consistent academic performance and an unusually active parent community. Nearly 94% of students attend regularly, against a Florida state average closer to 69%.
Academic programs
- Gifted & Talented program
- Advanced math and reading acceleration
- Visual Arts — classroom instruction + art workshops
- Music — ensemble, performance, and music appreciation
- Physical Education
- Language exposure and multicultural activities
How to enroll
Automatic enrollment via Hillsborough County Public Schools based on residential address. Mabry is a zoned neighborhood school — not a magnet or choice program. Verify your specific address at the HCPS School Finder tool (hillsboroughschools.org) before relying on general neighborhood boundaries, as zone lines occasionally shift.
What makes it stand out
The number that matters most: 89% of students score at or above proficient in math, and 84% in reading — compared to Florida state averages of 52% in both. Only 5% of students qualify for free lunch, which reflects the demographics of the attendance zone but also means Mabry is operating in an environment with unusually strong family support resources. The feeder chain into Plant High School is the real draw for South Tampa buyers — Mabry is the on-ramp.
Extracurriculars
- PTA — one of the most active in Hillsborough County
- Art enrichment workshops
- Music ensembles and performance opportunities
- School-wide community service events
- Intramural physical education activities
- Cultural and language appreciation programs
Frequently asked about Dale Mabry Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Mabry Elementary?
The Mabry zone covers much of South Tampa's western corridor — Beach Park, Sunset Park, and Culbreath Heights are the primary neighborhoods. Parts of Palma Ceia West and the Westshore residential area also fall inside the boundary depending on the specific street. The zone is bounded roughly by Dale Mabry Highway to the east, Tampa Bay to the west, and extends from around Estrella Street south toward Bay Lake. Address-specific verification is at the HCPS School Finder tool — zone lines shift over time and the official map controls.
How do I enroll at Mabry Elementary?
Mabry is a zoned neighborhood school — there is no application, lottery, or waitlist. If your residential address falls inside the attendance boundary, your child enrolls automatically through Hillsborough County Public Schools. Bring proof of address (lease or mortgage statement), immunization records, and prior school records to complete enrollment. For pre-kindergarten, contact the school directly as PK placement has a separate process.
What is the median home price zoned for Mabry Elementary?
Homes in the Mabry zone run from roughly $800K on the low end to well over $2M for Beach Park waterfront and larger Sunset Park properties. The blended median across Beach Park and Sunset Park is approximately $1.1–1.3M as of early 2026 — Beach Park runs higher (recent median around $1.33M) and Sunset Park slightly lower ($1.25M range). These neighborhoods trade at a premium specifically because of the Mabry → Coleman → Plant school chain. Ask Ben for a zone-filtered list at any price point.
Is Mabry Elementary a safe school?
Mabry operates with the standard Hillsborough County Public Schools safety protocols — controlled access during school hours, visitor ID check-in, and a safe-schools coordinator. The surrounding South Tampa neighborhoods (Beach Park, Sunset Park) are consistently among Tampa's lowest-crime residential areas. The 94% attendance rate — more than 25 points above the Florida state average — is a reasonable proxy for a school culture where families are invested and present.
How does Mabry compare to other South Tampa elementary schools?
Mabry and Mitchell Elementary are the two A-rated South Tampa public elementaries that buyers most frequently compare. Both feed into Plant High via different middle school paths. Mabry's zone skews west toward Beach Park and Sunset Park; Mitchell's zone covers more of Palma Ceia and South Tampa proper. GreatSchools-wise, Mabry sits at 9/10. If the specific address is inside the Mabry zone, there's no meaningful reason to choose an alternative — the feeder chain to Plant High is the same quality outcome either way.
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