Valrico Lake Advantage Academy (Ranked Top 20% for 2025)

13306 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569

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Tel: (813) 699-5049

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Valrico Lake Advantage Academy Photo #1 - Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is proud to offer a world class educational program based on the renowned Cambridge Program. Our advanced academic program, designed for students from Kindergarten to 5th grade, equips young learners with the knowledge, skills, and global perspective they need to succeed in today's interconnected world.

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy Photo #2 - At Valrico Lake Advantage Academy, we believe in providing a well rounded educational program that goes beyond the classroom. Our vibrant and diverse club program offers students a wide range of opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills, and make lasting friendships.

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy Photo #3 - At Valrico Lake Advantage Academy, we are committed to providing our students with a world class Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Our STEM program is designed to ignite students' curiosity, inspire their creativity, and equip them with the skills they need to become future innovators.

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy Photo #4 - Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is proud to have a partnership with Bell Creek Academy, offering Grades 6-12. While Valrico Lake Advantage Academy students do need to apply to our sister school, Bell Creek Academy, they are offered priority seats. Throughout the school year there is comradery between the two schools.

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy Photo #5 - At Valrico Lake Advantage Academy, we believe that a strong foundation in early childhood education is essential for a child's lifelong learning. Our Kindergarten program is designed to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment where young learners can explore, discover, and develop a love for learning.

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy Photo #6 - At Valrico Lake Advantage Academy, we seamlessly integrate technology into every facet of our curriculum, from math and science to language arts and social studies. We believe technology is a powerful tool that can enhance learning and prepare students for the future.

Serving 928 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valrico Lake Advantage Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 928 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
: Top 20% in FL
: 71% (Top 20%)
: 79% (Top 10%)
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy's student population of 928 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
Kind	138
1	141
2	150
3	149
4	169
5	181

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Total Students

928 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
2023	903
2022	908
2021	916
2020	956
2019	956
2018	815
2017	815
2016	740
2015	638
2014	646
2013	667
2012	542
2011	204

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Total Classroom Teachers

55 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
2023	53
2022	55
2021	56
2020	55
2019	55
2018	59
2017	59
2016	53
2015	45
2014	44
2013	48
2012	37
2011	5

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School Rankings

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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State Level (FL)

#428 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
2022	#428
2021	#462
2019	#364
2018	#461
2017	#234
2016	#295
2015	#325
2013	#112
2012	#174
2011	#509
2010	#671

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71%

52%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2022	71%	52%	52%
2021	66%	48%	47%
2019	78%	59%	55%
2018	79%	58%	55%
2017	80%	57%	54%
2016	75%	54%	52%
2015	73%	53%	53%
2013	86%	58%	55%
2012	81%	57%	54%
2011	77%	68%	66%
2010	74%	68%	67%

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79%

52%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2022	79%	52%	51%
2021	76%	52%	50%
2019	81%	56%	54%
2018	72%	55%	55%
2017	81%	54%	52%
2016	79%	52%	50%
2015	79%	53%	51%
2014	86%	58%	56%
2013	83%	58%	55%
2012	81%	57%	55%
2011	87%	62%	60%

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65-69%

52%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2022	67%	52%	50%
2021	72%	51%	49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	17:1	17:1	17:1
2022	17:1	16:1	17:1
2021	16:1	16:1	16:1
2020	17:1	16:1	16:1
2019	17:1	16:1	16:1
2018	14:1	16:1	14:1
2017	14:1	15:1	14:1
2016	14:1	16:1	14:1
2015	14:1	16:1	14:1
2014	15:1	15:1	14:1
2013	14:1	15:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	7%	3%	5%
2022	9%	3%	4%
2021	10%	3%	4%
2020	8%	3%	4%
2019	8%	3%	4%
2018	7%	4%	4%
2017	7%	4%	4%
2016	6%	3%	4%
2015	5%	3%	3%
2014	6%	3%	4%
2013	5%	3%	4%
2012	4%	3%	4%
2011	2%	3%	4%

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Hispanic

29%

37%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	30%	37%	38%
2022	32%	36%	38%
2021	28%	35%	37%
2020	29%	34%	37%
2019	29%	34%	37%
2018	25%	32%	36%
2017	25%	32%	36%
2016	21%	32%	35%
2015	19%	31%	35%
2014	18%	30%	34%
2013	16%	29%	33%
2012	15%	29%	33%
2011	14%	28%	32%

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Black

15%

21%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	14%	21%	22%
2022	13%	21%	22%
2021	12%	22%	22%
2020	10%	22%	22%
2019	10%	22%	22%
2018	9%	22%	22%
2017	9%	22%	22%
2016	8%	23%	22%
2015	6%	23%	22%
2014	7%	23%	21%
2013	7%	23%	21%
2012	7%	23%	21%
2011	3%	23%	21%

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White

29%

35%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	31%	35%	30%
2022	33%	36%	31%
2021	37%	36%	32%
2020	44%	37%	33%
2019	44%	37%	33%
2018	53%	39%	34%
2017	53%	39%	34%
2016	60%	39%	35%
2015	63%	40%	36%
2014	63%	41%	37%
2013	66%	42%	38%
2012	70%	42%	39%
2011	78%	43%	39%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

14%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	15%	4%	5%
2022	12%	4%	5%
2021	12%	4%	5%
2020	9%	4%	4%
2019	9%	4%	4%
2018	6%	3%	4%
2017	6%	3%	4%
2016	5%	3%	4%
2015	7%	3%	4%
2014	6%	3%	4%
2013	5%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.79

0.70

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	0.77	0.70	0.72
2022	0.76	0.70	0.72
2021	0.75	0.70	0.72
2020	0.70	0.70	0.71
2019	0.70	0.70	0.71
2018	0.65	0.70	0.71
2017	0.65	0.70	0.71
2016	0.59	0.70	0.71
2015	0.56	0.70	0.70
2014	0.56	0.69	0.71
2013	0.53	0.69	0.71
2012	0.49	0.69	0.70
2011	0.38	0.69	0.70

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

22%

47%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	3%	49%	46%
2022	20%	50%	50%
2021	4%	50%	52%
2020	17%	50%	52%
2019	17%	50%	52%
2018	1%	53%	52%
2017	1%	53%	52%
2016	5%	48%	48%
2015	2%	53%	54%
2014	13%	52%	53%
2013	11%	51%	50%
2012	16%	50%	49%
2011	13%	49%	48%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	3%	4%	5%
2022	3%	3%	5%
2021	6%	4%	7%
2020	4%	6%	7%
2019	4%	6%	7%
2018	2%	5%	5%
2017	2%	5%	5%
2016	2%	4%	4%
2015	2%	5%	5%
2014	3%	6%	7%
2013	4%	7%	7%
2012	4%	7%	8%
2011	6%	7%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Hillsborough School District

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Volley Ball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Chess Club, French Club, Girls With Confidence, Morning Show Club, Pokemon TCG Battle Club, Skill Samurai, STEM Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Craft Club, Drama Kids, Music/Drama Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Kids Yoga, Soccer Shots

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Notes

Valrico Lake Advantage Academyis a tuition-free public charter school serving the greater Riverviewcommunity for students in Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Many of our students matriculate to our sister school Bell Creek Academy offering grades 6 - 12. Our personalized approach to educating students inspires them to discover their full potential in an environment that celebrates their individual strengths and promotes a community of learners.

Profile last updated: 02/12/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valrico Lake Advantage Academy's ranking?

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is ranked #428 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.

What schools are Valrico Lake Advantage Academy often compared to?

Valrico Lake Advantage Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Winthrop Charter School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Valrico Lake Advantage Academy?

928 students attend Valrico Lake Advantage Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

29% of Valrico Lake Advantage Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valrico Lake Advantage Academy?

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.

What grades does Valrico Lake Advantage Academy offer ?

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Valrico Lake Advantage Academy part of?

Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.

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