Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Literacy/leadership/technology Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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-8
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy's student population of 482 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Literacy/leadership/technology Academy is 0.66, 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
#1604 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Literacy/leadership/technology Academy's ranking?
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy is ranked #1604 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Literacy/leadership/technology Academy?
482 students attend Literacy/leadership/technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Literacy/leadership/technology Academy students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Literacy/leadership/technology Academy?
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Literacy/leadership/technology Academy offer ?
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Literacy/leadership/technology Academy part of?
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
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Date
No School - Fall Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Fall Break (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School - Fall Break (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Fall Break (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School - Fall Break (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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