Serving 809 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower 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 61% 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: 809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay's student population of 809 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay ranks within the bottom 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 South Bay is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2191 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 South Bay's ranking?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay is ranked #2191 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay often compared to?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bayis often viewed alongside schools like Thompson Elementary School, Slam Academy At Apollo Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay?
809 students attend Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% 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 South Bay?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay offer ?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay part of?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay is part of Hillsborough School District.
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