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#1883 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 50% in state
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
School · Polk · Davenport, FL
A Polk charter school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 DUNSON RD, Davenport, FL 33896
- Math 69% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 41 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgeview Global Studies Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average418/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davenport), 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
$74,485
Median home value
$307,200
Median rent
$1,969/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
47%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33896; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Jean O'dell Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 78 | Compare → |
| Karen M. Siegel AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 159 | Compare → |
| Polk Full Time EschoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | Not available | 455 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #53 of 155
- District spending per student
- $11,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is a public school in Davenport, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 1,573 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,883 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
What grades does Ridgeview Global Studies Academy serve?
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgeview Global Studies Academy rank in FL?
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy ranks #1,883 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ridgeview Global Studies Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ridgeview Global Studies Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ridgeview Global Studies Academy a Title I school?
No, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?
52.3% of students at Ridgeview Global Studies 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
- 1,573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (863) 419-3171
- Area population (ZIP 33896)
- 23,074
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 33896; 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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