Rcma Wimauma Community Academy

Q: Is Rcma Wimauma Community Academy a good school?

Rcma Wimauma Community Academy ranks 1152 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 350 students in grades K-8 in the predominantly Hispanic community of Wimauma, Florida. Despite serving a high-poverty student population, the school outperforms the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages on key academic metrics, suggesting it is providing a quality education to its unique student population.

Rcma Wimauma Community Academy stands out for its 100% Hispanic student body, exceptional test scores, and high spending per student. The school's 3rd and 4th grade math proficiency rates on the FAST assessment are significantly higher than the district and state averages, and its Civics EOC proficiency rate is nearly 100%. Additionally, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than nearby schools like Belmont Elementary School and Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School. These factors likely contribute to the school's strong academic performance, despite serving a high-poverty community.

Compared to the nearby schools, Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is a standout, high-performing institution serving a predominantly Hispanic, high-poverty student population. The school's exceptional test scores, high spending per student, and low student-teacher ratio suggest it is a model for successful education in similar communities within the Hillsborough district and across Florida.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

18240 Us Highway 301 S
Wimauma, FL 33598

(813) 672-5159

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1152^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,114

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rcma Wimauma Community Academy ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 69^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.67. (See more...)

Compare Details Rcma Wimauma Community Academy ranks better than 64% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.29. (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: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is 14.5, which is the 55^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Rcma Wimauma Community Academy employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is $12,114, which is the 46^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rcma Wimauma Community Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Rcma Wimauma Community Academy 430^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Rcma Wimauma Community Academy in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

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

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Rank History for Rcma Wimauma Community Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	40.82	1120^th	1786	37.3%
2008	30.76	1332^nd	1789	25.5%
2009	27.31	1443^rd	1847	21.9%
2010	23.15	1563^rd	1919	18.6%
2011	10.67	1856^th	1985	6.5%
2012	22.95	1598^th	1984	19.5%
2013	27.43	1551^st	2029	23.6%
2014	48.12	1062^nd	2064	48.5%
2016	57.17	889^th	2087	57.4%
2017	64.19	741^st	2112	64.9%
2018	60.35	811^th	2118	61.7%
2019	48.31	1117^th	2182	48.8%
2021	51.00	1062^nd	2247	52.7%
2022	45.82	1165^th	2219	47.5%
2023	43.51	1239^th	2240	44.7%
2024	47.67	1152^nd	2256	48.9%

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

Rank History for Rcma Wimauma Community Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	50.07	558^th	1136	50.9%
2022	42.55	646^th	1148	43.7%
2023	51.52	545^th	1177	53.7%
2024	61.29	430^th	1196	64.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Rcma Wimauma Community Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	0	0	0	37	n/a	n/a	0	37
2002	0	0	0	96	n/a	n/a	0	96
2003	0	0	0	96	n/a	n/a	0	96
2004	1	0	1	105	n/a	n/a	0	107
2005	1	0	1	104	n/a	n/a	0	106
2006	0	0	1	124	n/a	n/a	0	125
2007	0	0	0	153	n/a	n/a	2	155
2008	1	0	0	147	n/a	n/a	2	150
2009	2	0	0	145	n/a	n/a	4	151
2010	4	1	0	148	n/a	n/a	15	168
2011	3	2	1	173	0	1	0	180
2012	5	5	1	202	0	1	0	214
2013	2	4	1	176	0	2	0	185
2014	1	0	2	192	0	1	0	196
2015	1	0	2	207	0	1	0	211
2016	1	0	2	225	0	0	0	228
2017	1	0	1	221	0	1	0	224
2018	1	0	0	218	0	1	0	220
2019	1	0	0	221	0	0	0	222
2020	1	0	0	224	0	0	0	225
2021	2	0	0	336	0	1	0	339
2022	0	0	0	340	0	0	0	340
2023	0	0	0	350	0	0	0	350

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 Rcma Wimauma Community Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	37	0.0	0.0	51.4
2002	96	0.0	n/a	60.4
2003	96	0.0	n/a	60.4
2004	107	n/a	n/a	54.2
2005	106	0.0	n/a	62.3
2006	125	n/a	n/a	66.4
2007	155	n/a	n/a	59.5
2008	150	n/a	n/a	12.8
2009	151	n/a	n/a	88.4
2010	168	11.5	14.6	100.7
2011	180	9.0	20.0	97.8
2012	214	16.0	13.3	94.9
2013	185	15.0	12.3	87
2014	196	16.0	12.2	93.4
2015	211	16.0	13.1	11.4
2016	228	17.0	13.4	93.4
2017	224	17.0	13.1	94.6
2018	220	17.0	12.9	98.6
2019	222	16.0	13.8	100
2020	225	16.0	14.0	100
2021	339	27.0	12.5	100
2022	340	26.0	13.0	100
2023	350	24.0	14.5	98.9

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 Rcma Wimauma Community Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	37	0.0	0.0	51.4
2002	96	0.0	n/a	60.4
2003	96	0.0	n/a	60.4
2004	107	n/a	n/a	54.2
2005	106	0.0	n/a	62.3
2006	125	n/a	n/a	66.4
2007	155	n/a	n/a	59.5
2008	150	n/a	n/a	12.8
2009	151	n/a	n/a	88.4
2010	168	11.5	14.6	100.7
2011	180	9.0	20.0	97.8
2012	214	16.0	13.3	94.9
2013	185	15.0	12.3	87
2014	196	16.0	12.2	93.4
2015	211	16.0	13.1	11.4
2016	228	17.0	13.4	93.4
2017	224	17.0	13.1	94.6
2018	220	17.0	12.9	98.6
2019	222	16.0	13.8	100
2020	225	16.0	14.0	100
2021	339	27.0	12.5	100
2022	340	26.0	13.0	100
2023	350	24.0	14.5	98.9

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 Rcma Wimauma Community Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,185 (11.6%)	$9,041 (88.4%)	$10,226
2019	$1,277 (12.1%)	$9,301 (87.9%)	$10,578
2020	$1,479 (14.8%)	$8,500 (85.2%)	$9,979
2021	$2,270 (20.0%)	$9,086 (80.0%)	$11,356
2022	$1,510 (11.1%)	$12,090 (88.9%)	$13,601
2023	$1,720 (14.2%)	$10,394 (85.8%)	$12,114

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rcma Wimauma Community Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1117^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1239^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rcma Wimauma Community Academy)	40	46	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rcma Wimauma Community Academy)	95	49	46%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rcma Wimauma Community Academy)	50	33	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rcma Wimauma Community Academy)	68	69	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rcma Wimauma Community Academy)	42	65	23%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rcma Wimauma Community Academy)	72	88	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Rcma Wimauma Community Academy)	33	14	19%
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	222	350	57.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	221	350	58.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	98.9%	1.1%

Schools Near Rcma Wimauma Community 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
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	18240 Us Highway 301 S	Wimauma	33598	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5159	350	24	14.5	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	350 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.7	1152^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	48.9%		43.5	1239^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.7%	87	50.0	30.0	36.0	47.0	63.0	59.0	83.0	80.0	69.0	65.0	72.0	50.0	26.0	49.0	58.0	83.0	98.0	$12,114	$1,720	$10,394
Reddick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 W Lake Dr	Wimauma	33598	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 634-0809	794	50	15.8	77.5%	71 (8.9%)	79 (9.9%)	622 (78.3%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.0%)	12.6	2094^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.2%		28	1660^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.9%	434	25.0	30.0	33.0				33.0	30.0	39.0				37.0					$10,806	$3,015	$7,790
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay	Public, Charter	K-8	1090 30th Street NE	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 234-0940	809	46	17.5	17.2%	319 (39.4%)	158 (19.5%)	264 (32.6%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (6.9%)	35	1491^st of 2256 public elementary schools	33.9%		39.6	1345^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.0%	146	73.0	35.0	44.0	49.0	43.0	41.0	65.0	45.0	36.0	38.0	48.0	70.0	31.0	39.0	87.0	85.0	69.0	$6,827	$254	$6,573
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6771 Madison Ave	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 234-0940	482	35	13.7	16.2%	207 (42.9%)	58 (12.0%)	184 (38.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.2%)	16	2004^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.2%		21.5	1850^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.4%	154	51.0	23.0	29.0	46.0	46.0	47.0	43.0	21.0	11.0	33.0	60.0	52.0	19.0	46.0	77.0	78.0	75.0	$9,024	$468	$8,556
Wimauma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5709 Hickman St	Wimauma	33598	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5159	543	38	14.2	81.2%	55 (10.1%)	31 (5.7%)	452 (83.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	10.2	2148^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.8%		9.7	2141^st of 2240 public elementary schools	4.4%	7	35.0	21.0	21.0				33.0	33.0	40.0				22.0					$12,425	$3,316	$9,108
Thompson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 E Shell Point Rd	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 938-1203	744	45	16.5	69.2%	114 (15.3%)	219 (29.4%)	375 (50.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (3.9%)	17.3	1974^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.5%		26.1	1711^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.6%	263	29.0	39.0	41.0				37.0	44.0	34.0				29.0					$10,133	$2,814	$7,319
Cypress Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4040 19th Ave NE	Ruskin	33573	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5167	957	53	18.2	63.3%	159 (16.6%)	311 (32.5%)	425 (44.4%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.6%)	29.1	1647^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.0%		34.6	1480^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.9%	167	48.0	41.0	38.0				57.0	49.0	41.0				30.0					$9,524	$2,043	$7,483
Ruskin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 E College Ave	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5177	781	45	17.5	77.3%	107 (13.7%)	138 (17.7%)	506 (64.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	24 (3.1%)	10.7	2136^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.3%		6.8	2183^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%	47	32.0	14.0	40.0				34.0	32.0	31.0				28.0					$10,413	$2,967	$7,446
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-8	5995 Covington Garden Drive	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 272-4000	1,243	83	15.0	29.0%	539 (43.4%)	242 (19.5%)	315 (25.3%)	41 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	101 (8.1%)	83.9	322^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	85.7%					(n/a)	68.0	72.0	68.0	78.0	70.0	61.0	79.0	72.0	69.0	92.0	29.0	76.0	68.0	56.0	90.0	100.0	78.0	$10,182	$1,694	$8,488
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8610 115th Ave E	Parrish	34219	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 803-9340	1,069	59	18.1	33.1%	732 (68.5%)	69 (6.5%)	180 (16.8%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (6.5%)	68.4	677^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.0%		74.9	510^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.2%	167	57.0	56.0	65.0				63.0	67.0	75.0				63.0					$8,564	$766	$7,798

Frequently Asked Questions about Rcma Wimauma Community Academy

Is Rcma Wimauma Community Academy a good school?

Rcma Wimauma Community Academy ranks 1152^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Rcma Wimauma Community Academy in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Rcma Wimauma Community Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Rcma Wimauma Community Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Rcma Wimauma Community Academy?

Students at Rcma Wimauma Community Academy are 100% Hispanic.

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