Tampa Bay Academy (Closed 2012)
- Tampa Bay Academy served 87 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Special education school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 87 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | ≤10% | 68% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | ≤10% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 33% |
| Black | 25% | 22% |
| White | 52% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate (10-11) | <50% | 73% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tampa Bay Academy is Riverview High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rodgers Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverview Rodgers Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 752 students
0.8 miles
11910 Tucker Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5288 0.8 6-8 752 - Riverview Riverview High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,541 students
1.0 miles
11311 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5011 1.0 9-12 2,541 - Riverview Boyette Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 748 students
1.2 miles
10141 Sedgebrook Dr
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5060 1.2 PK-5 748 - Riverview Bell Creek Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 590 students
1.5 miles
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075 1.5 6-8 590 - Riverview Kids Community College Southeast Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 156 students
1.8 miles
11513 Mcmullen Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-4600 1.8 6-8 156
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