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Victory Ridge Academy vs. Doris A. Sanders Learning Center

Should you attend Victory Ridge Academy or Doris A. Sanders Learning Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Victory Ridge Academy
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Doris A. Sanders Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 314 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Doris A. Sanders Learning 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
314 students
84 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Victory Ridge Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
70% | 30%
68% | 32%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Victory Ridge Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Victory Ridge Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Victory Ridge Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3534 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3544 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Victory Ridge Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Victory Ridge Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Victory Ridge Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Victory Ridge Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Victory Ridge Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Victory Ridge Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
55
-
Kindergarten Students
28
2
Grade 1 Students
36
-
Grade 2 Students
28
1
Grade 3 Students
13
3
Grade 4 Students
23
2
Grade 5 Students
14
2
Grade 6 Students
7
7
Grade 7 Students
13
7
Grade 8 Students
13
11
Grade 9 Students
11
9
Grade 10 Students
15
10
Grade 11 Students
20
5
Grade 12 Students
38
25

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Victory Ridge Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Victory Ridge Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Victory Ridge Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
38%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Victory Ridge Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Victory Ridge Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Victory Ridge Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Victory Ridge Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Victory Ridge Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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