The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy

6406 E Chelsea St
Tampa, FL 33610
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Bottom 50%
Serving 73 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy's student population of 73 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
73 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy 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 The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3075 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
52%
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30-39%
52%
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21-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
26%
37%
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Black
62%
21%
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White
3%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
22%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy's ranking?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is ranked #3075 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy often compared to?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet, Lewis Elementary School, Pizzo K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?
73 students attend The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy offer ?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy part of?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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