Rcma Wimauma Academy
Tel:
(813)672-5159
- Rcma Wimauma Academy serves 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Rcma Wimauma 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 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Rcma Wimauma Academy's student population of 224 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 224 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rcma Wimauma Academy's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rcma Wimauma Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1163 out of 3,601 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 32% |
| Black | n/a | 22% |
| White | n/a | 39% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | HILLSBOROUGH School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rcma Wimauma Academy is Ami Kids Yes (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rcma Leadership Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rcma Leadership Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wimauma Rcma Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 92 students
0.1 miles
18236 S Us Highway 301
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813)572-5159 0.1 6-8 92 - Wimauma Ami Kids Yes Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 28 students
2.6 miles
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813)671-5213 2.6 6-12 28 - Wimauma Reddick Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 860 students
4.5 miles
325 W Lake Dr
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813)634-0809 4.5 PK-5 860 - Ruskin Lennard High School Grades: 9-12 | 2655 students
4.8 miles
2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813)641-5611 4.8 9-12 2655 - Ruskin Thompson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 832 students
4.8 miles
2020 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813)938-1203 4.8 PK-5 832
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