Below Average
#3317 of 3,778 schools in FL
Lavoy Exceptional Center
School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL
A Hillsborough school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4410 W MAIN ST, Tampa, FL 33607
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lavoy Exceptional Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lavoy Exceptional Center 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$66,404
Median home value
$316,100
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33607; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detention Center WestEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 3–12 | 1.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Academy of the Holy NamesPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 927 | Compare → |
| Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Hillsborough Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 613 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #231 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
Lavoy Exceptional Center is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lavoy Exceptional Center
Lavoy Exceptional Center is a public school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 45 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,317 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lavoy Exceptional Center
What grades does Lavoy Exceptional Center serve?
Lavoy Exceptional Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lavoy Exceptional Center?
Lavoy Exceptional Center has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavoy Exceptional Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavoy Exceptional Center is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lavoy Exceptional Center rank in FL?
Lavoy Exceptional Center ranks #3,317 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lavoy Exceptional Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lavoy Exceptional Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Lavoy Exceptional Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lavoy Exceptional Center has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Lavoy Exceptional Center a charter school?
No, Lavoy Exceptional Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lavoy Exceptional Center a Title I school?
No, Lavoy Exceptional Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lavoy Exceptional Center?
51.1% of students at Lavoy Exceptional Center 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
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.1%
- Phone
- (813) 872-5285
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 33607)
- 24,960
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 33607; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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