Pivot Charter School

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Pivot Charter School ranks 573 rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Pivot Charter School is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Riverview, Florida, with a student population of 242. It is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pivot Charter School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (42.15%) and African American (19.83%) students. However, the school struggles academically, with significantly lower test scores in subjects like Algebra 1 (11% proficiency), Geometry (18% proficiency), and 8th grade Science (11% proficiency) compared to district and state averages. Pivot Charter School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.1% and 91.4%, which is lower than the nearby Riverview High School (95.0%) and Bell Creek Academy High School (95.3%). Additionally, Pivot Charter School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (42.15%) compared to the nearby schools.

While Pivot Charter School is a charter school, it performs significantly worse than the other nearby charter schools, such as Riverview Academy High School and Bell Creek Academy High School, in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and overall school ranking. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 50.9% may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance, and addressing this issue could be a key focus for the school's improvement efforts.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

3020 S Falkenburg Rd
Riverview, FL 33578

(813) 626-6724

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
573^rd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,441

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.4%

White:

24.9%

African American:

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pivot Charter School ranks worse than 74.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Pivot Charter School ranks worse than 71% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 32^nd among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pivot Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 Pivot Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.4%), White (24.9%), African American (21.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pivot Charter School is 15.8, which is the 12^th best among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Pivot Charter School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pivot Charter School is $8,441, which is the 18^th highest among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pivot Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pivot Charter School 888^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Pivot Charter School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Pivot Charter School 573^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Pivot Charter School 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 Pivot Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	25.45	773^rd	999	22.6%
2016	28.42	717^th	997	28.1%
2017	38.04	640^th	1031	37.9%
2018	19.14	871^st	1035	15.8%
2019	46.50	600^th	1099	45.4%
2021	35.72	735^th	1136	35.3%
2022	29.21	830^th	1148	27.7%
2023	17.47	1006^th	1177	14.5%
2024	28.31	888^th	1196	25.8%

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

Rank History for Pivot Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	29.80	484^th	687	29.5%
2016	33.36	436^th	693	37.1%
2017	25.43	491^st	714	31.2%
2018	30.57	469^th	716	34.5%
2019	30.66	477^th	734	35.0%
2021	26.83	502^nd	746	32.7%
2022	25.44	541^st	774	30.1%
2023	27.47	529^th	792	33.2%
2024	27.03	573^rd	807	29.0%

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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 Pivot Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	39	24	2	24	0	0	4	93
2013	92	45	7	70	0	0	17	231
2014	148	67	4	70	1	0	14	304
2015	148	48	3	51	1	0	18	269
2016	131	42	2	85	2	2	11	275
2017	135	43	4	83	1	1	10	277
2018	131	46	3	77	1	1	11	270
2019	105	44	2	94	0	0	14	259
2020	96	38	3	68	1	0	17	223
2021	83	38	5	71	1	0	24	222
2022	78	40	4	75	1	1	23	222
2023	68	48	3	102	1	1	19	242
2024	59	50	5	98	0	1	24	237

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 Pivot Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	93	10.0	9.3	47.3
2013	231	13.0	17.7	46.3
2014	304	14.0	21.7	39.1
2015	269	20.0	13.4	23.4
2016	275	14.0	19.6	26.9
2017	277	18.0	15.3	26
2018	270	19.0	14.2	24.8
2019	259	15.0	17.2	29.7
2020	223	12.0	18.5	37.2
2021	222	13.0	17.0	38.3
2022	222	14.0	15.8	61.7
2023	242	13.0	18.6	42.1
2024	237	15.0	15.8	57

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 Pivot Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	93	10.0	9.3	47.3
2013	231	13.0	17.7	46.3
2014	304	14.0	21.7	39.1
2015	269	20.0	13.4	23.4
2016	275	14.0	19.6	26.9
2017	277	18.0	15.3	26
2018	270	19.0	14.2	24.8
2019	259	15.0	17.2	29.7
2020	223	12.0	18.5	37.2
2021	222	13.0	17.0	38.3
2022	222	14.0	15.8	61.7
2023	242	13.0	18.6	42.1
2024	237	15.0	15.8	57

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 Pivot Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$6,968 (100.0%)	$6,968
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$6,912 (100.0%)	$6,912
2020	$504 (8.0%)	$5,815 (92.0%)	$6,319
2021	$710 (9.3%)	$6,919 (90.7%)	$7,628
2022	$659 (8.8%)	$6,861 (91.2%)	$7,519
2023	$1,081 (12.8%)	$7,361 (87.2%)	$8,441

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pivot Charter School

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 600^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1006^th of 1177 Middle schools	30.9%
Ranks 477^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 529^th of 792 High schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pivot Charter School)	63	24	39%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pivot Charter School)	62	18	44%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pivot Charter School)	27	44	17%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pivot Charter School)	45	33	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pivot Charter School)	50	48	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pivot Charter School)	48	6	42%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Pivot Charter School)	41	14	27%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pivot Charter School)	33	39	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	50	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pivot Charter School)	55	36	19%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pivot Charter School)	48	35	13%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Pivot Charter School)	51	53	2%
End of Course US History (Hillsborough)	73	65	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Pivot Charter School)	52	53	1%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pivot Charter School)	57	21	36%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Pivot Charter School)	41	21	20%
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)	57	53	4%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	259	242	6.6%
African American	44	48	9.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	94	102	8.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	105	68	35.2%
Two or More Races	14	19	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.7%	42.1%	12.4%

Schools Near Pivot Charter School

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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 Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pivot Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	3020 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 626-6724	237	15	15.8	57.0%	59 (24.9%)	50 (21.1%)	98 (41.4%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (10.1%)	27	573^rd of 807 public high schools	29.0%		27.5	529^th of 792 public high schools	33.2%	44	47.0	43.0	29.0	42.0	45.0	53.0	51.0	17.0	11.0	11.0	18.0	65.0	48.0	55.0	$8,441	$1,081	$7,361
Bridgeprep Academy Of Advanced Studies Of Hillsborough	Public, Charter	9-12	6303 Us Highway 301 South	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 405-1770	59	0		32.2%	0 (0.0%)	18 (30.5%)	39 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	15.4	658^th of 807 public high schools	18.5%					(n/a)				31.0	29.0					35.0	24.0	38.0	30.0		$4,771	$00	$4,771
Spoto High School	Public	9-12	8538 Eagle Palm Dr	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5405	1,912	81	23.7	55.9%	300 (15.7%)	745 (39.0%)	743 (38.9%)	33 (1.7%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	82 (4.3%)	35.6	467^th of 807 public high schools	42.1%		27.8	524^th of 792 public high schools	33.8%	57				40.0	39.0					32.0	37.0	79.0	62.0		$6,839	$1,334	$5,506
Falkenburg Road Jail	Public	6-12	520 N Falkenburg Rd	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 840-7472	40	4	10.0	12.5%	2 (5.0%)	31 (77.5%)	6 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)															$25,389	$2,950	$22,438
Brandon High School	Public	9-12	1101 Victoria St	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8120	1,588	74	21.4	58.0%	433 (27.3%)	380 (23.9%)	676 (42.6%)	31 (2.0%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	60 (3.8%)	22.9	619^th of 807 public high schools	23.3%		27.6	525^th of 792 public high schools	33.7%	94				35.0	32.0					18.0	28.0	42.0	58.0		$8,721	$1,756	$6,964
Tampa Residential Facility	Public	6-12	9508 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-3630	42	5	8.4	92.9%	23 (54.8%)	17 (40.5%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility	Public	6-12	9502 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 769-0445	44	4	11.0	93.2%	29 (65.9%)	15 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lake Academy Secure	Public	6-12	9504 E Columbus Drive	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 623-6286	6	0			3 (50.0%)	3 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Riverview High School	Public	9-12	11311 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5011	2,496	112	22.2	36.3%	914 (36.6%)	490 (19.6%)	852 (34.1%)	67 (2.7%)	4 (0.2%)	10 (0.4%)	159 (6.4%)	51	293^rd of 807 public high schools	63.7%		53	256^th of 792 public high schools	67.7%	37				56.0	57.0					35.0	53.0	64.0	69.0		$7,352	$1,063	$6,290
Bloomingdale High School	Public	9-12	1700 Bloomingdale Ave	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8018	2,311	97	23.9	34.4%	1,018 (44.1%)	278 (12.0%)	803 (34.7%)	65 (2.8%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	142 (6.1%)	63.1	189^th of 807 public high schools	76.6%		63	180^th of 792 public high schools	77.3%	9				63.0	62.0					52.0	67.0	69.0	77.0		$7,903	$1,175	$6,728

Frequently Asked Questions about Pivot Charter School

Is Pivot Charter School a good school?

Pivot Charter School ranks 573^rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Pivot Charter School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Pivot Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended Pivot Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Pivot Charter School?

Students at Pivot Charter School are 41% Hispanic, 25% White, 21% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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