Learning Gate Community School

Summary:

Learning Gate Community School is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Lutz, Florida, serving 774 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Hillsborough County School District, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in academic metrics.

Learning Gate Community School's academic excellence is evident across various standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 71% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to 51% in Hillsborough County and 55% statewide. The school also excels in FAST/Math, with 89% of 7th graders and 88% of 8th graders proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Learning Gate Community School boasts 100% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 97% proficiency in Civics End-of-Course exams, far surpassing the district and state performance. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (62.4%) and Hispanic (23%) students, also sets it apart from the surrounding schools, which tend to have more homogeneous demographics.

Compared to nearby public schools, such as Chiles Elementary School, Shaw Elementary School, and Excelsior Prep Charter School, Learning Gate Community School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics. Additionally, the school's lower chronic absenteeism rate and higher spending per student may contribute to its success. While the school's more affluent student population may be a factor, Learning Gate Community School's focus on academic excellence and effective teaching practices have made it a standout institution within the Hillsborough County School District.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 16215 Hanna Rd
       Lutz, FL  33549


(813) 948-4190

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
874th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,192 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  774

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.4%
Hispanic:
23.0%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.8% Help


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Compare Details Learning Gate Community School ranks better than 61.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 58th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Learning Gate Community School ranks better than 84.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.92. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.4%), Hispanic (23%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Learning Gate Community School is 16.4. 125 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Learning Gate Community School is $9,192. 147 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Learning Gate Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Learning Gate Community School 188th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Learning Gate Community School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

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


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Rank History for Learning Gate Community School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.28 33rd 199 83.4%
2005 74.13 71st 202 64.9%
2006 79.24 317th 1688 81.2%
2007 82.88 264th 1786 85.2%
2008 84.30 219th 1789 87.8%
2009 77.58 365th 1847 80.2%
2010 73.90 467th 1919 75.7%
2011 65.79 710th 1985 64.2%
2012 65.74 674th 1984 66.0%
2013 68.36 612th 2029 69.8%
2014 72.93 506th 2064 75.5%
2016 59.12 840th 2087 59.8%
2017 61.20 803rd 2112 62.0%
2018 52.75 980th 2118 53.7%
2019 65.78 718th 2182 67.1%
2021 72.16 599th 2247 73.3%
2022 68.68 650th 2219 70.7%
2023 58.17 884th 2240 60.5%
2024 59.45 874th 2256 61.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Learning Gate Community School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.12 170th 593 71.3%
2005 85.14 73rd 602 87.9%
2006 75.78 151st 675 77.6%
2007 83.22 98th 736 86.7%
2008 87.31 74th 740 90.0%
2009 87.49 67th 780 91.4%
2010 88.89 54th 839 93.6%
2011 91.18 43rd 891 95.2%
2012 80.08 159th 897 82.3%
2013 78.31 180th 956 81.2%
2014 80.50 165th 999 83.5%
2016 79.19 182nd 997 81.7%
2017 87.34 115th 1031 88.8%
2018 86.07 131st 1035 87.3%
2019 81.19 189th 1099 82.8%
2021 82.02 163rd 1136 85.7%
2022 78.49 221st 1148 80.7%
2023 85.46 133rd 1177 88.7%
2024 80.92 188th 1196 84.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Learning Gate Community School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, November 15, 2020

Open Quote I am beginning to have serious questions regarding the failure of the administration to deal with the behavior issues of problematic children which have affected my son.

We are now reviewing and interviewing other charter schools in the area. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Learning Gate Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 83 1 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 91
2002 225 4 5 19 2 n/a n/a 0 255
2003 225 4 5 19 2 n/a n/a 0 255
2004 295 3 8 29 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2005 339 5 7 38 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2006 343 7 3 47 2 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 366 5 3 57 1 n/a n/a 23 455
2008 387 9 5 70 2 n/a n/a 27 500
2009 396 18 9 76 2 n/a n/a 25 526
2010 411 25 7 79 4 n/a n/a 24 550
2011 395 27 5 125 2 0 17 0 571
2012 545 34 11 175 2 0 31 0 798
2013 540 25 11 179 2 0 36 0 793
2014 556 26 9 181 1 0 28 0 801
2015 537 24 11 170 2 0 23 0 767
2016 551 25 10 163 2 0 24 0 775
2017 567 23 17 138 2 2 33 0 782
2018 560 22 16 145 1 2 36 0 782
2019 557 27 15 151 1 1 42 0 794
2020 534 29 14 153 1 1 51 0 783
2021 504 30 14 169 1 1 53 0 772
2022 477 28 14 176 1 1 53 0 750
2023 483 28 17 178 1 2 65 0 774

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 Learning Gate Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 91 0.0 0.0 5.5
2002 255 0.0 n/a 4.3
2003 255 0.0 n/a 4.3
2004 337 n/a n/a 7.7
2005 391 0.0 n/a 7.7
2006 402 n/a n/a 6.7
2007 455 n/a n/a 3
2008 500 n/a n/a 0.2
2009 526 n/a n/a 2.8
2010 550 31.0 17.7 6.1
2011 571 38.0 15.0 6.3
2012 798 52.0 15.3 9.3
2013 793 57.0 13.9 7.2
2014 801 51.0 15.7 11.2
2015 767 52.0 14.7 7.6
2016 775 55.0 14.0 16.9
2017 782 52.0 15.0 3.8
2018 782 55.0 14.2 11.6
2019 794 47.0 16.8 8.1
2020 783 47.0 16.6 7.7
2021 772 45.0 17.1 9.6
2022 750 46.0 16.3 8.1
2023 774 47.0 16.4 7.8

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 Learning Gate Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 91 0.0 0.0 5.5
2002 255 0.0 n/a 4.3
2003 255 0.0 n/a 4.3
2004 337 n/a n/a 7.7
2005 391 0.0 n/a 7.7
2006 402 n/a n/a 6.7
2007 455 n/a n/a 3
2008 500 n/a n/a 0.2
2009 526 n/a n/a 2.8
2010 550 31.0 17.7 6.1
2011 571 38.0 15.0 6.3
2012 798 52.0 15.3 9.3
2013 793 57.0 13.9 7.2
2014 801 51.0 15.7 11.2
2015 767 52.0 14.7 7.6
2016 775 55.0 14.0 16.9
2017 782 52.0 15.0 3.8
2018 782 55.0 14.2 11.6
2019 794 47.0 16.8 8.1
2020 783 47.0 16.6 7.7
2021 772 45.0 17.1 9.6
2022 750 46.0 16.3 8.1
2023 774 47.0 16.4 7.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Learning Gate Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $6,188 (100.0%) $6,188
2019 $578 (7.9%) $6,713 (92.1%) $7,291
2020 $1,126 (13.7%) $7,100 (86.3%) $8,226
2021 $142 (1.6%) $8,982 (98.4%) $9,125
2022 $783 (8.8%) $8,098 (91.2%) $8,880
2023 $929 (10.1%) $8,263 (89.9%) $9,192

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Learning Gate Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 718th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 884th of 2240 Elementary schools
 6.6%
Ranks 189th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 133rd of 1177 Middle schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Learning Gate Community School)7465
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5249
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Learning Gate Community School)5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Learning Gate Community School)7568
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Learning Gate Community School)6257
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5760
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Learning Gate Community School)7473
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5452
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Learning Gate Community School)5252
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5454
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Learning Gate Community School)6245
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)5147
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Learning Gate Community School)6666
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5352
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Learning Gate Community School)6365
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)4945
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Learning Gate Community School)7464
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5449
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Learning Gate Community School)9078
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)6226
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Learning Gate Community School)7364
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5347
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Learning Gate Community School)4939
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)3147
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Learning Gate Community School)7776
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)4741
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Learning Gate Community School)9793
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)6764
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Learning Gate Community School)10095
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)6360
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students794774
 2.5%
African American2728
 3.7%
American Indian11
Asian1517
 13.3%
Hispanic151178
 17.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White557483
 13.3%
Two or More Races4265
 54.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.1%7.8%
 0.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 774 students attended Learning Gate Community School.

Learning Gate Community School ranks 874th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Learning Gate Community School are 62% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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