Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Literacy/leadership/technology 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy's student population of 437 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Literacy/leadership/technology Academy 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
#2081 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
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 #2081 out of 3,662 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Literacy/leadership/technology Academy?
437 students attend Literacy/leadership/technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Literacy/leadership/technology Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Literacy/leadership/technology Academy?
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Literacy/leadership/technology Academy offer ?
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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Event
Date
No School - Fall Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Fall Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School - Fall Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School - Fall Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School - Fall Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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