Valrico Lake Advantage Academy

Summary:

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is a public charter elementary school in Riverview, Florida, serving 903 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in the state.

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with students significantly outperforming district and state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 79% of 3rd graders, 73% of 4th graders, and 78% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51%, 49%, and 51% in the district, and 55%, 53%, and 55% statewide. The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced compared to nearby schools like Kids Community College Riverview Southeast and Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico. Additionally, Valrico Lake Advantage Academy has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.6% to 19.6% in recent years, which is lower than the district and state averages.

Overall, Valrico Lake Advantage Academy stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and engaged elementary school within the Hillsborough County School District. The school's consistent academic excellence, balanced racial representation, and low chronic absenteeism rates make it a model for other schools in the region, with students consistently outperforming their peers at nearby schools like Alafia Elementary School, Fishhawk Creek Elementary School, and Sessums Elementary School.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

13306 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569

(813) 699-5049

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
201^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,455

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 903

Racial breakdown:

White:

31.1%

Hispanic:

30.1%

Two or more races:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valrico Lake Advantage Academy ranks better than 91.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 18^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.32. (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 Student population at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (31.1%), Hispanic (30.1%), two or more races (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is 17. 144 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Valrico Lake Advantage Academy employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is $8,455. 166 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Valrico Lake Advantage 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 Valrico Lake Advantage Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	72.58	533^rd	1985	73.1%
2012	87.87	177^th	1984	91.1%
2013	93.00	91^st	2029	95.5%
2014	95.20	35^th	2064	98.3%
2016	88.74	175^th	2087	91.6%
2017	90.48	143^rd	2112	93.2%
2018	84.89	291^st	2118	86.3%
2019	87.40	238^th	2182	89.1%
2021	85.17	301^st	2247	86.6%
2022	85.53	293^rd	2219	86.8%
2023	84.13	310^th	2240	86.2%
2024	89.32	201^st	2256	91.1%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

We have been here for five years and my youngest, this is his first year. We absolutely love our teachers! We plan on going for another five :) Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 19, 2018

Academically this school is great. The school has an excellent Gifted Program. They offer plenty of extracurricular activities most paid by parents. All this barely makes up for: 1. huge teacher turnover - many experienced teacher leave the school every year and sometimes in the middle of the school year 2. weak leadership - parents' opinions don't matter 3. carline is a nightmare - school was built on a small lot with one entry/exit point yet has over 900 students 3. exclusive parents community - you must spend 24/7 at the school or be close to admins, otherwise they treat you like you're privileged to go to this school 4. school events are a logistical nightmare - not enough parking for award ceremonies and "bring parents to school" days. We've been at this school for 5 years and it's just getting worse. I will be looking for another school for middle school (Bell Creek is the same). If academics is all that matters to you, by all means pick this school. But if you want to keep your sanity and have a community school experience, avoid it if you can. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Valrico Lake Advantage Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	121	10	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	3	153
2011	159	7	3	27	1	0	7	0	204
2012	378	37	20	80	3	0	24	0	542
2013	438	46	36	107	6	0	34	0	667
2014	405	43	36	118	3	0	41	0	646
2015	398	40	37	119	3	1	40	0	638
2016	442	55	50	149	3	0	41	0	740
2017	427	72	64	199	1	0	52	0	815
2018	441	77	72	237	2	0	72	0	901
2019	416	99	73	277	2	0	89	0	956
2020	374	106	88	264	6	0	104	0	942
2021	336	108	92	255	11	6	108	0	916
2022	298	116	81	287	9	5	112	0	908
2023	281	126	65	272	14	5	140	0	903

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 Valrico Lake Advantage Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	153	1.0	153.0	23.3
2011	204	5.0	40.8	19.6
2012	542	37.0	14.6	19.6
2013	667	48.0	13.8	14.8
2014	646	44.0	14.6	16.4
2015	638	45.0	14.1	4.5
2016	740	53.0	13.9	8.1
2017	815	59.0	13.8	3.6
2018	901	60.0	15.0	6.8
2019	956	55.0	17.3	21.3
2020	942	57.0	16.5	19.4
2021	916	56.0	16.3	9.9
2022	908	55.0	16.5	22.7
2023	903	53.0	17.0	5.3

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 Valrico Lake Advantage Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	153	1.0	153.0	23.3
2011	204	5.0	40.8	19.6
2012	542	37.0	14.6	19.6
2013	667	48.0	13.8	14.8
2014	646	44.0	14.6	16.4
2015	638	45.0	14.1	4.5
2016	740	53.0	13.9	8.1
2017	815	59.0	13.8	3.6
2018	901	60.0	15.0	6.8
2019	956	55.0	17.3	21.3
2020	942	57.0	16.5	19.4
2021	916	56.0	16.3	9.9
2022	908	55.0	16.5	22.7
2023	903	53.0	17.0	5.3

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 Valrico Lake Advantage Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$324 (4.9%)	$6,270 (95.1%)	$6,594
2019	$487 (7.3%)	$6,157 (92.7%)	$6,644
2020	$505 (6.7%)	$7,047 (93.3%)	$7,551
2021	$59 (0.8%)	$7,370 (99.2%)	$7,429
2022	$906 (11.2%)	$7,172 (88.8%)	$8,078
2023	$806 (9.5%)	$7,648 (90.5%)	$8,455

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valrico Lake Advantage 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 238^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 310^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valrico Lake Advantage Academy)	80	80
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valrico Lake Advantage Academy)	69	73	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valrico Lake Advantage Academy)	79	76	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valrico Lake Advantage Academy)	79	69	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Valrico Lake Advantage Academy)	84	82	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valrico Lake Advantage Academy)	89	70	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Valrico Lake Advantage Academy)	84	64	20%
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	956	903	5.5%
African American	99	126	27.3%
American Indian	2	14	600%
Asian	73	65	11%
Hispanic	277	272	1.8%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	416	281	32.5%
Two or More Races	89	140	57.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.3%	5.3%	16%

Schools Near Valrico Lake Advantage 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	13306 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 699-5049	903	53	17.0	5.3%	281 (31.1%)	126 (14.0%)	272 (30.1%)	65 (7.2%)	14 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	140 (15.5%)	89.3	201^st of 2256 public elementary schools	91.1%		84.1	310^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.2%	109	79.0	73.0	78.0				80.0	74.0	80.0				73.0				$8,455	$806	$7,648
Boyette Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10141 Sedgebrook Dr	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5060	812	50	16.2	45.1%	421 (51.8%)	95 (11.7%)	200 (24.6%)	28 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	62 (7.6%)	79.1	435^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.7%		84.2	308^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.3%	127	66.0	67.0	65.0				73.0	72.0	71.0				66.0				$9,896	$1,657	$8,238
Stowers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13915 Barrington Stowers Dr	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 657-7431	895	62	14.4	13.6%	554 (61.9%)	27 (3.0%)	172 (19.2%)	78 (8.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (6.7%)	91.3	130^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.2%		93.8	70^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.9%	60	77.0	78.0	73.0				90.0	84.0	81.0				72.0				$9,858	$1,651	$8,207
Cimino Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4329 Culbreath Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4450	818	57	14.3	37.0%	443 (54.2%)	60 (7.3%)	219 (26.8%)	22 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (8.8%)	74.1	543^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	75.9%		71.9	589^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.7%	46	64.0	58.0	64.0				75.0	78.0	64.0				59.0				$10,331	$1,735	$8,596
Bevis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5720 Osprey Ridge Dr	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4000	857	55	15.5	16.9%	533 (62.2%)	20 (2.3%)	176 (20.5%)	70 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (6.7%)	96.7	24^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.9%		96.7	23^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	99.0%	1	87.0	85.0	82.0				92.0	90.0	90.0				87.0				$9,107	$1,431	$7,676
Kids Community College Riverview Southeast	Public, Charter	K-8	11519 McMullen Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 699-4600	493	28	17.6	11.8%	109 (22.1%)	178 (36.1%)	138 (28.0%)	27 (5.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.9%)	13.3	2072^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	8.2%		27.6	1667^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.6%	405	39.0	36.0	33.0	31.0	35.0	33.0	50.0	33.0	26.0	21.0	44.0	14.0	13.0	23.0	41.0	44.0	$10,935	$09	$10,926
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico	Public, Charter	K-8	1101 E Bloomingdale Ave	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 603-9340	870	34	25.5	11.6%	315 (36.2%)	140 (16.1%)	322 (37.0%)	51 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.6%)	55.4	959^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.5%		49.3	1109^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.5%	150	64.0	49.0	55.0	70.0	57.0	61.0	70.0	53.0	45.0	65.0	19.0	73.0	39.0	57.0	90.0	59.0	$6,616	$675	$5,941
Alafia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 Culbreath Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8190	648	42	15.4	38.9%	354 (54.6%)	51 (7.9%)	176 (27.2%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	53 (8.2%)	63	797^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.7%		62.8	777^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.3%	20	52.0	59.0	55.0				53.0	69.0	62.0				73.0				$9,858	$1,608	$8,250
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16815 Dorman Rd	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 651-2150	1,060	68	15.5	14.5%	671 (63.3%)	56 (5.3%)	191 (18.0%)	47 (4.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (8.8%)	90.9	145^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.6%		91	142^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	93.7%	3	77.0	77.0	73.0				85.0	84.0	80.0				73.0				$9,031	$1,359	$7,673
Sessums Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11525 Ramble Creek Dr	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5230	942	63	15.0	48.1%	278 (29.5%)	224 (23.8%)	330 (35.0%)	34 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	73 (7.7%)	37.1	1426^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.8%		45.4	1202^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%	224	54.0	45.0	46.0				57.0	46.0	41.0				44.0				$10,461	$1,985	$8,476

Frequently Asked Questions about Valrico Lake Advantage Academy

What is the racial makeup of Valrico Lake Advantage Academy?

Students at Valrico Lake Advantage Academy are 31% White, 30% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 14% African American, 7% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What district is Valrico Lake Advantage Academy in?

Hillsborough

Is Valrico Lake Advantage Academy a good school?

Yes. Valrico Lake Advantage Academy ranks in the top 8.9% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Valrico Lake Advantage Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 903 students attended Valrico Lake Advantage Academy.

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