Serving 65 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lavoy Exceptional Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lavoy Exceptional Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lavoy Exceptional Center's student population of 65 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lavoy Exceptional Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lavoy Exceptional Center is 0.69, 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
#3467 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
36%
Black
25%
21%
White
31%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lavoy Exceptional Center's ranking?
Lavoy Exceptional Center is ranked #3467 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lavoy Exceptional Center?
The graduation rate of Lavoy Exceptional Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lavoy Exceptional Center?
65 students attend Lavoy Exceptional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lavoy Exceptional Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavoy Exceptional Center?
Lavoy Exceptional Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lavoy Exceptional Center offer ?
Lavoy Exceptional Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lavoy Exceptional Center part of?
Lavoy Exceptional Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
View the Lavoy Exceptional Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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