Victory Ridge Academy

501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Victory Ridge 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school / Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Victory Ridge Academy's student population of 290 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
290 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Victory Ridge Academy 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 Victory Ridge Academy is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (FL)
#3047 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
48%
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30-34%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
36%
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Black
15%
21%
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White
44%
36%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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≥50%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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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 Victory Ridge Academy's ranking?
Victory Ridge Academy is ranked #3047 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Victory Ridge Academy?
The graduation rate of Victory Ridge Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Victory Ridge Academy?
290 students attend Victory Ridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Victory Ridge Academy students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Victory Ridge Academy?
Victory Ridge Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Victory Ridge Academy offer ?
Victory Ridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Victory Ridge Academy part of?
Victory Ridge Academy is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school / Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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