Below Average
#3000 of 3,778 schools in FL
Victory Ridge Academy
School · Polk · Lake Wales, FL
A Polk charter school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 BURNS AVE, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Victory Ridge Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Victory Ridge 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,772/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Wales), 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
$40,938
Median home value
$198,100
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33853; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candlelight Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Endtime Christian School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 52 | 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 → |
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
- #107 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
Victory Ridge Academy is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Victory Ridge Academy
Victory Ridge Academy is a public school in Lake Wales, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,000 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Victory Ridge Academy
What grades does Victory Ridge Academy serve?
Victory Ridge Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Victory Ridge Academy?
Victory Ridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Victory Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Victory Ridge Academy is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Victory Ridge Academy rank in FL?
Victory Ridge Academy ranks #3,000 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Victory Ridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Victory Ridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Victory Ridge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Victory Ridge Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Victory Ridge Academy a charter school?
Yes, Victory Ridge Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Victory Ridge Academy a Title I school?
No, Victory Ridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Victory Ridge Academy?
58.9% of students at Victory Ridge 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.8%
- Phone
- (863) 679-3338
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 33853)
- 12,385
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 33853; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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