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#3777 of 3,778 schools in FL
Florida Connections Academy
School · Hillsborough · Temple Terrace, FL
A Hillsborough charter school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13008 N TELECOM PKWY, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
- Math 30% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Florida Connections Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 38% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Florida Connections Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Temple Terrace), 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
$60,526
Median home value
$213,800
Median rent
$1,531/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
41%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33637; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Youth AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Ivy Global SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.6 | 1–11 | 1.3 mi | 720 | Compare → |
| Florida College AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | K–11 | 2.1 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Harmon Stem SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | K–11 | 2.4 mi | 65 | 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
- #286 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 Connections Academy is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florida Connections Academy
Florida Connections Academy is a public school in Temple Terrace, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 5,731 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 43.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,777 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Florida Connections Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florida Connections Academy
What grades does Florida Connections Academy serve?
Florida Connections Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Florida Connections Academy?
Florida Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 5,731 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Connections Academy is 43.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florida Connections Academy rank in FL?
Florida Connections Academy ranks #3,777 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Florida Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Florida Connections Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florida Connections Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Florida Connections Academy a charter school?
Yes, Florida Connections Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Florida Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Florida Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florida Connections Academy?
44.8% of students at Florida Connections Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 5,731
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 132
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 291-0550
- Area population (ZIP 33637)
- 17,785
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 33637; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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