Rcma Leadership Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
112 students

Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
8 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
59%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
56%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%

Hispanic
(19-20)98%
34%

Black
(19-20)n/a
22%
White
(19-20)1%
37%

Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%


Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Rcma Leadership Academy?
112 students attend Rcma Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rcma Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Rcma Leadership Academy offer ?
Rcma Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rcma Leadership Academy part of?
Rcma Leadership Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
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