Serving 152 students in grades 6-8, Advantage Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Advantage Academy Middle School?
152 students attend Advantage Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Advantage Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Advantage Academy Middle School?
Advantage Academy Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Advantage Academy Middle School offer ?
Advantage Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Advantage Academy Middle School part of?
Advantage Academy Middle School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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