Villages Charter School

Summary:

Villages Charter School is a public charter school located in The Villages, Florida, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 3,473 students. The school is part of the Sumter District, which is ranked 19th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Villages Charter School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Sumter District and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, including EOC (End-of-Course) exams, Statewide Science assessments, and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) English Language Arts and Math assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Villages Charter School had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the Sumter District and Florida in subjects like Algebra 1 (77% vs. 63% and 55%), Geometry (77% vs. 64% and 53%), and Civics (85% vs. 79% and 67%). Additionally, the school has maintained an exceptional four-year graduation rate, ranging from 98.9% to 100% over the past five school years, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average.

The student population at Sumter Prep Academy, a nearby school, has a significantly different demographic, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, and much lower academic performance compared to Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program, Sumter Virtual Franchise, and Nonschool Exceptional Education, which are much smaller in size and serve a predominantly White student population. The high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio at Villages Charter School may contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes, making it a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 350 Tatonka Terrace
       The Villages, FL  32162


(352) 259-2350

District: Sumter

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,360 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  3,473

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.6%
Hispanic:
14.5%
Asian:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Villages Charter School ranks better than 87.9% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Villages Charter School ranks better than 93.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Villages Charter School ranks better than 89.5% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Villages Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Villages Charter School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Sumter School District. Racial makeup is: White (69.6%), Hispanic (14.5%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Villages Charter School is 16.2, which is the 2nd best among 2 alternative schools in the Sumter School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Villages Charter School is $16,360, which is the 2nd highest among 2 alternative schools in the Sumter School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Villages Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Villages Charter School 82nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Villages Charter School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Villages Charter School 85th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Villages Charter School in the ranking list.)

Sumter:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumter 19th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Villages Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.34 206th 1688 87.8%
2007 83.58 248th 1786 86.1%
2008 83.16 246th 1789 86.2%
2009 88.58 131st 1847 92.9%
2010 87.82 153rd 1919 92.0%
2011 88.15 146th 1985 92.6%
2012 88.09 171st 1984 91.4%
2013 89.27 162nd 2029 92.0%
2014 89.27 162nd 2064 92.2%
2016 93.17 87th 2087 95.8%
2017 91.58 111th 2112 94.7%
2018 90.78 133rd 2118 93.7%
2019 90.77 133rd 2182 93.9%
2021 92.02 121st 2247 94.6%
2022 90.04 191st 2219 91.4%
2023 90.79 151st 2240 93.3%
2024 86.40 272nd 2256 87.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Villages Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 89.58 57th 740 92.3%
2009 88.11 63rd 780 91.9%
2010 87.18 72nd 839 91.4%
2011 87.06 83rd 891 90.7%
2012 88.03 80th 897 91.1%
2013 87.63 78th 956 91.8%
2014 87.92 86th 999 91.4%
2016 86.94 106th 997 89.4%
2017 90.10 86th 1031 91.7%
2018 86.83 121st 1035 88.3%
2019 88.76 95th 1099 91.4%
2021 91.07 71st 1136 93.8%
2022 90.83 70th 1148 93.9%
2023 90.62 78th 1177 93.4%
2024 89.93 82nd 1196 93.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Villages Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 89.69 34th 577 94.1%
2009 93.85 21st 587 96.4%
2010 90.93 35th 620 94.4%
2011 91.13 38th 622 93.9%
2012 85.34 28th 606 95.4%
2013 85.26 44th 648 93.2%
2014 85.79 43rd 687 93.7%
2016 79.44 62nd 693 91.1%
2017 66.44 140th 714 80.4%
2018 74.03 95th 716 86.7%
2019 70.25 110th 734 85.0%
2021 75.15 86th 746 88.5%
2022 72.34 114th 774 85.3%
2023 77.33 88th 792 88.9%
2024 77.18 85th 807 89.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Villages Charter School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a principal
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Open Quote These are hard-working folks who take the education of children seriously! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 8, 2011

Open Quote School has always been very involved with their students and making sure they are doing well. They are quick to notice if someone is having issues and making sure they are able to help come up with a resolution. They offer students a great enviroment with state of the art equipment to learn on. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Villages Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 315 11 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2002 529 17 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2003 529 17 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2004 652 15 7 46 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2005 672 15 6 55 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2006 703 15 6 57 2 n/a n/a 0 783
2007 681 16 16 75 0 n/a n/a 21 809
2008 1556 43 46 150 0 n/a n/a 52 1847
2009 1655 56 69 169 1 n/a n/a 68 2018
2010 1610 50 66 208 3 n/a n/a 58 1995
2011 1718 52 75 209 5 4 53 0 2116
2012 1772 72 95 245 6 4 52 0 2246
2013 1958 85 94 267 4 5 75 0 2488
2014 2100 89 111 284 4 5 81 0 2674
2015 2284 110 135 350 6 6 93 0 2984
2016 2344 126 139 384 7 7 106 0 3113
2017 2346 142 148 398 6 4 108 0 3152
2018 2342 167 152 416 8 7 118 0 3210
2019 2323 164 153 433 6 8 126 0 3213
2020 2417 151 168 440 6 9 143 0 3334
2021 2385 153 176 431 5 11 158 0 3319
2022 2365 156 178 474 4 11 158 0 3346
2023 2417 164 193 505 5 12 177 0 3473

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 Villages Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 347 0.0 0.0 21
2002 574 38.0 15.1 17.2
2003 574 38.0 15.1 17.2
2004 720 46.0 15.7 18.9
2005 748 48.0 15.6 18.9
2006 783 46.0 17.0 18.9
2007 809 48.0 16.9 20.3
2008 1847 132.5 13.9 19
2009 2018 150.0 14.6 21.9
2010 1995 131.0 15.2 25.1
2011 2116 146.0 14.4 24.5
2012 2246 151.0 14.8 25.1
2013 2488 160.0 15.5 28.7
2014 2674 178.0 15.0 27.1
2015 2984 189.0 15.7 35.2
2016 3113 211.0 14.7 34.9
2017 3152 205.0 15.3 30
2018 3210 221.0 14.5 28.8
2019 3213 198.0 16.2 30.3
2020 3334 206.0 16.1 32
2021 3319 208.1 15.9 31.2
2022 3346 208.1 16.0 28.7
2023 3473 214.1 16.2 35.6

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 Villages Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 347 0.0 0.0 21
2002 574 38.0 15.1 17.2
2003 574 38.0 15.1 17.2
2004 720 46.0 15.7 18.9
2005 748 48.0 15.6 18.9
2006 783 46.0 17.0 18.9
2007 809 48.0 16.9 20.3
2008 1847 132.5 13.9 19
2009 2018 150.0 14.6 21.9
2010 1995 131.0 15.2 25.1
2011 2116 146.0 14.4 24.5
2012 2246 151.0 14.8 25.1
2013 2488 160.0 15.5 28.7
2014 2674 178.0 15.0 27.1
2015 2984 189.0 15.7 35.2
2016 3113 211.0 14.7 34.9
2017 3152 205.0 15.3 30
2018 3210 221.0 14.5 28.8
2019 3213 198.0 16.2 30.3
2020 3334 206.0 16.1 32
2021 3319 208.1 15.9 31.2
2022 3346 208.1 16.0 28.7
2023 3473 214.1 16.2 35.6

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 Villages Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $58 (0.7%) $8,371 (99.3%) $8,429
2019 $80 (0.9%) $9,245 (99.1%) $9,325
2020 $73 (0.8%) $9,081 (99.2%) $9,155
2021 $346 (3.6%) $9,147 (96.4%) $9,492
2022 $909 (8.7%) $9,527 (91.3%) $10,436
2023 $1,016 (6.2%) $15,344 (93.8%) $16,360

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Villages Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 133rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 151st of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.6%
Ranks 95th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 78th of 1177 Middle schools
 2%
Ranks 110th of 734 High schoolsRanks 88th of 792 High schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Villages Charter School)8278
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)6663
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Villages Charter School)8282
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sumter)6471
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Villages Charter School)7881
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)6269
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Villages Charter School)8779
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sumter)7270
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Villages Charter School)8282
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)6571
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Villages Charter School)8783
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sumter)6969
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Villages Charter School)7974
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Sumter)6658
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Villages Charter School)7671
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)6353
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Villages Charter School)8281
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sumter)6856
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Villages Charter School)7271
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)6154
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Villages Charter School)7678
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sumter)6252
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Villages Charter School)8179
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)6061
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Villages Charter School)8688
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sumter)4749
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Villages Charter School)7969
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Sumter)5349
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Villages Charter School)7473
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)5959
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Villages Charter School)7267
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)6257
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Villages Charter School)7673
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Sumter)6959
 10%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Villages Charter School)7380
 7%
   End of Course US History (Sumter)6964
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Villages Charter School)8085
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Sumter)7066
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Villages Charter School)8073
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Sumter)6359
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Villages Charter School)7367
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Sumter)6154
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students32133473
 8.1%
African American164164
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian153193
 26.1%
Hispanic433505
 16.6%
Pacific Islander812
 50%
White23232417
 4%
Two or More Races126177
 40.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%35.6%
 5.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 3,473 students attended Villages Charter School.

Villages Charter School ranks 272nd of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Villages Charter School are 70% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.


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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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