Rcma Leadership Academy
Tel:
(813) 572-5159
Rcma Leadership Academy serves 106 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Rcma Leadership Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Rcma Leadership Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rcma Leadership Academy's student population of 106 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 106 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rcma Leadership Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rcma Leadership Academy is 0.02, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1777 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 99% | 33% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | n/a | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Rcma Leadership Academy is Ami Kids Yes (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rcma Wimauma Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wimauma Rcma Wimauma Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 220 students
0.1 miles
18240 Us Highway 301 S
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159 0.1 K-5 220 - Wimauma Ami Kids Yes Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 31 students
2.7 miles
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213 2.7 6-12 31 - Wimauma Reddick Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 901 students
4.6 miles
325 W Lake Dr
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 634-0809 4.6 PK-5 901 - Ruskin Lennard Adult & Community Center
4.8 miles
2342 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611 4.8 n/a n/a - Ruskin Lennard High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,902 students
4.8 miles
2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611 4.8 9-12 2,902
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