Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Collaboratory Preparatory 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Collaboratory Preparatory 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 The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is 0.57, 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
#2898 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
59%
21%
White
8%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy's ranking?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is ranked #2898 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy often compared to?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet, Lewis Elementary School, Pizzo K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?
88 students attend The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy offer ?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy part of?
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
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