Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hartridge Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Hartridge Academy's student population of 201 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hartridge Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartridge Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartridge Academy's ranking?
Hartridge Academy is ranked #16 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hartridge Academy often compared to?
Hartridge Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Frank E. Brigham Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hartridge Academy?
201 students attend Hartridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hartridge Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartridge Academy?
Hartridge Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hartridge Academy offer ?
Hartridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hartridge Academy part of?
Hartridge Academy is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2018
My daughter transferred a few months ago to this school. She is ADHD and I immediately noticed her behavior improved. She still have days in which I get complains of her over talking but quite excited that the teacher knows how to work with her. Her reading has gone from almost non existent to reading 1 and 2 books in a row and wants to keep on. This truly makes my heart happy. Thanks Mrs. Sikorski, Kianna and I truly appreciate you.
5 6/20/2012
wonderful school. My two grandaughters transferred mid-year to Hartridge. One of them has improved her reading already. She hated reading but has such an attitude change since coming to hartridge. They love going to school. Before we had to fight it seemed getting them up in the am. What a wonderful change. They say every day we LOVE our school. We are so happy we changed. School should be not just work it should be fun. They have made my girls excited in going. Thankyou so much Hartridge Academy
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