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#2750 of 3,778 schools in FL
Independence Academy
Elementary School · Hillsborough · Dover, FL
A Hillsborough charter elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12902 E US HIGHWAY 92, Dover, FL 33527
- Math 55% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Independence Academy score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Independence 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average512/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,658
Median home value
$347,300
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33527; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Lopez Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Mcdonald Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| Dover ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 550 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #185 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
Independence Academy is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence Academy
Independence Academy is a public elementary school in Dover, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 907 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,750 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence Academy
What grades does Independence Academy serve?
Independence Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Independence Academy?
Independence Academy has an enrollment of approximately 907 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Academy is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence Academy rank in FL?
Independence Academy ranks #2,750 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Independence Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Independence Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence Academy has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Independence Academy a charter school?
Yes, Independence Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Independence Academy a Title I school?
No, Independence Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence Academy?
45.4% of students at Independence 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 907
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (813) 473-8600
- Area population (ZIP 33527)
- 16,412
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 33527; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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