Serving 466 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 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- 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 466 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 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 0.68, 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
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
466 students attend Literacy/leadership/technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Literacy/leadership/technology Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% 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 15:1, 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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No School - Spring Break (Events)
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break (Events)
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break (Events)
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
No School - Spring Break (Events)
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of School: Noon Dismissal (Events)
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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