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Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence
School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL
A Hillsborough charter school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6310 E SLIGH AVE, Tampa, FL 33617
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 34% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,917/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tampa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,651
Median home value
$267,200
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
42.8%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hifz AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.9 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Universal Academy of FloridaPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Legacy Elite Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Paideia Classical Christian School (dba)Private · tuition | 8.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #152 of 286
- District spending per student
- $10,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence is a public school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,388 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence
What grades does Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence serve?
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence?
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence rank in FL?
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence ranks #2,388 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence?
5.3% of students at Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (813) 985-3223
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 33617)
- 47,880
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33617; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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