Serving 813 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay's student population of 813 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
813 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay 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 South Bay is 0.71, which is more 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
#2100 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
38%
Black
20%
21%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
42%
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 South Bay's ranking?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay is ranked #2100 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay often compared to?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bayis often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School, Slam Academy At Apollo Beach, Thompson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay?
813 students attend Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay offer ?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay part of?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay is part of Hillsborough School District.
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