Excellent
#118 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 3% in state
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
Elementary School · Hillsborough · Wimauma, FL
A Hillsborough charter elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18240 US HIGHWAY 301 S, Wimauma, FL 33598
- Math 70% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rcma Wimauma Community Academy score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rcma Wimauma Community Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$91,649
Median home value
$352,800
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33598; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 844 | Compare → |
| Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 4.8 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| Thompson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Wimauma Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 546 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is a public elementary school in Wimauma, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
What grades does Rcma Wimauma Community Academy serve?
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rcma Wimauma Community Academy?
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rcma Wimauma Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rcma Wimauma Community Academy rank in FL?
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy ranks #118 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Rcma Wimauma Community Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Rcma Wimauma Community Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rcma Wimauma Community Academy has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rcma Wimauma Community Academy a charter school?
Yes, Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rcma Wimauma Community Academy a Title I school?
No, Rcma Wimauma Community Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rcma Wimauma Community Academy?
99.7% of students at Rcma Wimauma Community 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
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (813) 672-5159
- Area population (ZIP 33598)
- 29,119
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 33598; 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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