Excellent
#472 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 13% in state
Villages Charter School
School · Sumter · The Villages, FL
A Sumter charter school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 TATONKA TERRACE, The Villages, FL 32162
- Math 84% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Villages Charter School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 80% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Villages Charter School 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,927
Median home value
$358,100
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
93.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32162; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in SUMTER
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 7 | Compare → |
| Sumter Prep AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 1–12 | Not available | 90 | Compare → |
| Sumter Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 8 | 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.
Sumter
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,326NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Villages Charter School is listed in SUMTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Villages Charter School
Villages Charter School is a public school in The Villages, FL, part of Sumter, serving approximately 3,728 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Villages Charter School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Villages Charter School
What grades does Villages Charter School serve?
Villages Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Villages Charter School?
Villages Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 3,728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villages Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villages Charter School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Villages Charter School rank in FL?
Villages Charter School ranks #472 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Villages Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Villages Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Villages Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Villages Charter School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Villages Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Villages Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Villages Charter School a Title I school?
No, Villages Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Villages Charter School?
37.8% of students at Villages Charter School 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
- 3,728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 255
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sumter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (352) 259-2350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 32162)
- 54,019
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 74.2
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 32162; 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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