Serving 907 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Independence 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 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 907 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Independence Academy's student population of 907 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
907 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Independence 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 Independence Academy is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1955 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
5%
21%
White
64%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence Academy's ranking?
Independence Academy is ranked #1955 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Independence Academy?
907 students attend Independence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Independence Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Academy?
Independence Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Independence Academy offer ?
Independence Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Independence Academy part of?
Independence Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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