Village Of Excellence Academy

Summary:

Village Of Excellence Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Temple Terrace, Florida, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 180. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 86% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending more per student ($10,993 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, which range from $7,468 to $13,666 per student, Village Of Excellence Academy has consistently struggled to provide a quality education to its students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. This is largely due to the school's high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 20.2% in 2019-2020 to a staggering 63.7% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 14.7% to 54.1%. Additionally, the school's test scores are significantly lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects.

The high chronic absenteeism rates and high poverty levels (as indicated by the 90% free/reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 23.15% to 99.5%) may be contributing factors to the school's low academic performance. These socioeconomic factors can have a significant impact on student learning and achievement. To address the persistent challenges faced by Village Of Excellence Academy, targeted interventions and support are needed to improve student attendance, provide additional academic support, and address the needs of the school's high-poverty student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1251 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33612

(813) 988-8632

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2170^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,993

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 108

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.6%

Hispanic:

12.0%

White:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Village Of Excellence Academy ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 163^rd among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.13. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.6%), Hispanic (12%), White (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Village Of Excellence Academy is 13.5, which is the 20^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Village Of Excellence Academy employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Village Of Excellence Academy is $10,993, which is the 76^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Village Of Excellence Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Village Of Excellence Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	17.78	1542^nd	1786	13.7%
2008	13.32	1641^st	1789	8.3%
2009	10.11	1736^th	1847	6.0%
2010	19.90	1631^st	1919	15.0%
2011	49.87	1049^th	1985	47.2%
2012	32.04	1389^th	1984	30.0%
2013	11.08	1915^th	2029	5.6%
2014	17.35	1814^th	2064	12.1%
2016	3.33	2062^nd	2087	1.2%
2017	9.33	2012^th	2112	4.7%
2018	2.41	2097^th	2118	1.0%
2019	12.11	2014^th	2182	7.7%
2021	10.14	2126^th	2247	5.4%
2022	2.87	2204^th	2219	0.7%
2023	3.75	2214^th	2240	1.2%
2024	9.13	2170^th	2256	3.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, August 29, 2017

I think it's a great school my child has learn so much I love the fact that they give a lot of homework it makes her understand more, i also like the fact that they come tell you about how well your child doing or not doing in school . I love the fact that they email or message you on weekly reminders Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 5, 2011

Poor administration. Disorganized. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Village Of Excellence Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	4	47	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
2002	2	128	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	132
2003	2	128	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	132
2004	2	112	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
2005	1	113	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	115
2006	0	103	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	104
2007	0	100	0	1	n/a	n/a	5	106
2008	0	100	0	4	n/a	n/a	1	105
2009	0	105	0	7	n/a	n/a	3	115
2010	0	110	0	8	n/a	n/a	2	120
2011	0	126	0	9	0	2	0	137
2012	2	154	0	12	0	1	0	169
2013	1	198	0	12	0	2	0	213
2014	4	197	0	14	0	3	0	218
2015	1	236	0	21	0	6	0	264
2016	2	204	0	22	0	8	0	236
2017	3	223	0	24	1	4	0	255
2018	3	219	0	18	1	6	0	247
2019	2	225	0	11	1	8	0	247
2020	4	219	0	10	1	8	0	242
2021	3	207	0	13	1	6	0	230
2022	4	181	0	13	1	3	0	202
2023	4	156	1	15	1	3	0	180
2024	4	87	1	13	1	2	0	108

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Village Of Excellence Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	51	0.0	0.0	72.5
2002	132	0.0	n/a	78
2003	132	0.0	n/a	78
2004	114	n/a	n/a	75.4
2005	115	0.0	n/a	87
2006	104	n/a	n/a	83.7
2007	106	n/a	n/a	73.3
2008	105	n/a	n/a	50
2009	115	n/a	n/a	58
2010	120	10.0	12.0	89.8
2011	137	11.0	12.4	73
2012	169	12.0	14.0	88.2
2013	213	13.0	16.3	82.2
2014	218	18.0	12.1	81.7
2015	264	24.0	11.0	83
2016	236	31.0	7.6	78
2017	255	21.0	12.1	93.7
2018	247	23.0	10.7	96
2019	247	14.0	17.6	81.4
2020	242	13.0	18.6	90.9
2021	230	14.0	16.4	87.8
2022	202	13.0	15.5	91.1
2023	180	10.0	18.0	90
2024	108	8.0	13.5	62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Village Of Excellence Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	51	0.0	0.0	72.5
2002	132	0.0	n/a	78
2003	132	0.0	n/a	78
2004	114	n/a	n/a	75.4
2005	115	0.0	n/a	87
2006	104	n/a	n/a	83.7
2007	106	n/a	n/a	73.3
2008	105	n/a	n/a	50
2009	115	n/a	n/a	58
2010	120	10.0	12.0	89.8
2011	137	11.0	12.4	73
2012	169	12.0	14.0	88.2
2013	213	13.0	16.3	82.2
2014	218	18.0	12.1	81.7
2015	264	24.0	11.0	83
2016	236	31.0	7.6	78
2017	255	21.0	12.1	93.7
2018	247	23.0	10.7	96
2019	247	14.0	17.6	81.4
2020	242	13.0	18.6	90.9
2021	230	14.0	16.4	87.8
2022	202	13.0	15.5	91.1
2023	180	10.0	18.0	90
2024	108	8.0	13.5	62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Village Of Excellence Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,735 (22.4%)	$6,010 (77.6%)	$7,745
2019	$862 (10.3%)	$7,521 (89.7%)	$8,384
2020	$2,201 (24.5%)	$6,781 (75.5%)	$8,983
2021	$927 (9.0%)	$9,322 (91.0%)	$10,249
2022	$283 (2.8%)	$9,927 (97.2%)	$10,210
2023	$3,034 (27.6%)	$7,959 (72.4%)	$10,993

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Village Of Excellence Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2014^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2214^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Village Of Excellence Academy)	21	6	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Village Of Excellence Academy)	39	25	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Village Of Excellence Academy)	48	11	37%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Village Of Excellence Academy)	42	27	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Village Of Excellence Academy)	39	7	32%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Village Of Excellence Academy)	28	20	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Village Of Excellence Academy)	12	6	6%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	247	180	27.1%
African American	225	156	30.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	11	15	36.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	2	4	100%
Two or More Races	8	3	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.4%	90%	8.6%

Schools Near Village Of Excellence Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Village Of Excellence Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1251 E Fowler Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 988-8632	108	8	13.5	62.0%	4 (3.7%)	87 (80.6%)	13 (12.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.9%)	9.1	2170^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.8%		3.7	2214^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.2%	44	21.0	14.0	33.0				50.0	29.0	25.0				17.0					$10,993	$3,034	$7,959
Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11311 N 15th St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7366	656	48	13.8	72.6%	27 (4.1%)	251 (38.3%)	351 (53.5%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.9%)	11.3	2121^st of 2256 public elementary schools	6.0%		6.5	2185^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%	64	17.0	17.0	35.0				30.0	27.0	47.0				33.0					$13,930	$3,738	$10,192
Excelsior Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	2156 University Square Mall	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 644-9060	227	17	13.3	96.9%	8 (3.5%)	89 (39.2%)	124 (54.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	12.1	2106^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%		8.4	2164^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.4%	58	32.0	20.0	35.0				48.0	25.0	35.0				9.0					$11,669	$286	$11,383
Miles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	317 E 124th Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7337	664	44	15.0	75.9%	50 (7.5%)	186 (28.0%)	399 (60.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)	13.2	2080^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.8%		9.8	2135^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.7%	55	24.0	29.0	30.0				31.0	23.0	47.0				39.0					$11,847	$3,347	$8,500
Witter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10801 N 22nd St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7383	510	29	17.5	78.0%	22 (4.3%)	251 (49.2%)	201 (39.4%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.1%)	7.6	2196^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.7%		8	2173^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.0%	23	17.0	25.0	36.0				33.0	30.0	30.0				12.0					$12,413	$3,648	$8,764
Legacy Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	302 E. Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 253-0053	127	6	21.1	100.0%	8 (6.3%)	73 (57.5%)	42 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.4%)	28.3	1670^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.0%		13.9	2056^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.2%	386	50.0	18.0	42.0	61.0	28.0	50.0	50.0	27.0	58.0	28.0	39.0	57.0	8.0	43.0			61.0	$11,583	$2,217	$9,366
Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10112 N Ola Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7633	689	52	13.2	76.8%	65 (9.4%)	159 (23.1%)	435 (63.1%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	14 (2.0%)	18.7	1936^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.2%		16.7	1991^st of 2240 public elementary schools	11.1%	55	26.0	26.0	27.0				43.0	52.0	50.0				27.0					$11,317	$2,950	$8,367
Muller Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13615 N 22nd St	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 558-1355	436	31	14.0	70.4%	43 (9.9%)	144 (33.0%)	203 (46.6%)	15 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.9%)	40.3	1343^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.5%		50.8	1077^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.9%	266	61.0	46.0	46.0				68.0	49.0	35.0				37.0					$12,090	$2,682	$9,407
New Springs Schools	Public, Charter	K-8	2410 E Busch Blvd	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 933-5025	384	28	13.7	99.0%	51 (13.3%)	157 (40.9%)	148 (38.5%)	13 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	11.9	2110^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.5%		9.3	2147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.2%	37	40.0	30.0	38.0	25.0	36.0	45.0	31.0	40.0	28.0	23.0	49.0	45.0	19.0	47.0	93.0	90.0	73.0	$8,816	$1,469	$7,347
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8715 N 22nd St	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7652	829	53	15.7	73.6%	48 (5.8%)	370 (44.6%)	384 (46.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.8%)	6.7	2204^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.3%		6.7	2184^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%	20	15.0	23.0	24.0	33.0	39.0	39.0	17.0	23.0	18.0	39.0	20.0	35.0	19.0	18.0	67.0		38.0	$9,703	$2,701	$7,002

Frequently Asked Questions about Village Of Excellence Academy

What district is Village Of Excellence Academy in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Village Of Excellence Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 108 students attended Village Of Excellence Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Village Of Excellence Academy?

Students at Village Of Excellence Academy are 81% African American, 12% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is Village Of Excellence Academy a good school?

Village Of Excellence Academy ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Florida elementary schools.

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