Serving 565 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 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy's student population of 565 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Literacy/leadership/technology Academy is 0.64, 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
#1739 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
36%
Black
12%
21%
White
50%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 #1739 out of 3,655 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Literacy/leadership/technology Academy?
565 students attend Literacy/leadership/technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Literacy/leadership/technology Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Literacy/leadership/technology Academy?
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
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
Last Day of School - Half Day (Events)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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