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Healthy Learning Academy Charter School

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Healthy Learning Academy Charter School ranks 706 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

706^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Healthy Learning Academy Charter School is a public charter elementary school located in Newberry, Florida, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 108 students. The school is part of the Alachua District, which is ranked 45 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Healthy Learning Academy Charter School consistently outperforms the Alachua District and the state of Florida in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 82% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54% in the Alachua District and 57% statewide. Similarly, the school had 80% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to 58% in the Alachua District and 62% statewide. The school has a strong statewide ranking, with the school ranking in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools in recent years.

However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 17.8% to 31.6% in recent years. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.26% to 18.52% in recent years, suggesting the school serves a population with a higher socioeconomic status compared to the surrounding district. Overall, Healthy Learning Academy Charter School stands out as a high-performing charter school within the Alachua District, with a strong track record of academic achievement and a unique focus on health and wellness.

107

Students ?

23.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13505 West Newberry Rd
Newberry, FL 32669

(352) 372-2279

District: Alachua

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.2%

Hispanic:

12.1%

African American:

7.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2014 → 69th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (66% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (69th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 25 percentile points since 2014

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg53%

Florida avg58%

706^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 28Elementary Schools in the Alachua

45^th of 67Alachua among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	67.5	706 of 2258	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.5	447 of 2256	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	82.8	345 of 2240	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	74.4	541 of 2219	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	94.4	72 of 2247	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	88.7	191 of 2182	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	88.6	187 of 2118	91.2%	★★★★★
2017	91.2	122 of 2112	94.2%	★★★★★
2016	81.8	343 of 2087	83.6%	★★★★☆
2014	91.6	115 of 2064	94.4%	★★★★★
2013	95.6	30 of 2029	98.5%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%+17 vs state

Math63%+3 vs state

Science53%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Total
Healthy Learning Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	13505 West Newberry Rd	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 372-2279	107	5	23.4	10.3%	73 (68.2%)	8 (7.5%)	13 (12.1%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	8 (7.5%)	67.5	706^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.7%		78.5	447^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.2%	259	82.0	75.0	60.0	47.0	80.0	60.0	53.0
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3999 SW 122nd St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6717	672	49	13.8	66.7%	133 (19.8%)	301 (44.8%)	156 (23.2%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (9.4%)	20.2	1900^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.9%		21.7	1862^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.5%	38	43.0	49.0	28.0	52.0	46.0	33.0	28.0
Meadowbrook Elementary School	Public	K-5	11525 NW 39th Ave	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2828	791	53	14.9	33.8%	394 (49.8%)	143 (18.1%)	124 (15.7%)	68 (8.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.6%)	71.1	607^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.1%		72.9	574^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.6%	33	64.0	66.0	64.0	68.0	79.0	62.0	64.0
Hidden Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Fort Clarke Blvd	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2801	694	46	15.0	35.0%	309 (44.5%)	144 (20.7%)	127 (18.3%)	65 (9.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.8%)	75.4	508^th of 2258 public elementary schools	77.5%		79.5	422^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	81.3%	86	71.0	66.0	73.0	74.0	64.0	67.0	68.0
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 School House Rd	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2825	692	42	16.3	34.7%	280 (40.5%)	162 (23.4%)	107 (15.5%)	94 (13.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.8%)	69.8	647^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.3%		79.6	415^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.6%	232	73.0	66.0	64.0	75.0	65.0	66.0	54.0
Kimball Wiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4601 SW 75th St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6955	741	53	14.1	45.2%	269 (36.3%)	172 (23.2%)	141 (19.0%)	97 (13.1%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	56 (7.6%)	60.1	883^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	60.9%		73.3	565^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.0%	318	63.0	60.0	64.0	59.0	62.0	62.0	57.0
William S. Talbot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 NW 43rd St	Gainesville	32653	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-6716	573	39	14.8	34.0%	286 (49.9%)	104 (18.2%)	79 (13.8%)	34 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (12.0%)	75.1	513^th of 2258 public elementary schools	77.3%		73.3	564^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.0%	51	68.0	70.0	65.0	73.0	72.0	62.0	69.0
Littlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1262 NW 31st Drive	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6712	714	50	14.2	45.5%	250 (35.0%)	222 (31.1%)	152 (21.3%)	33 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (8.0%)	65	756^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.5%		52.4	1032^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	54.3%	276	68.0	55.0	61.0	71.0	58.0	70.0	63.0
Glen Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	2826 NW 31st Ave	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6708	429	29	14.7	38.2%	198 (46.2%)	111 (25.9%)	59 (13.8%)	18 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.8%)	56.3	966^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.2%		63.8	778^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.5%	188	62.0	72.0	60.0	51.0	66.0	56.0	50.0
Newberry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	25705 SW 15th Ave	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 472-1100	651	38	16.9	41.6%	306 (47.0%)	151 (23.2%)	122 (18.7%)	22 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.7%)	57.2	944^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.2%		56.1	942^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	58.2%	2	61.0	61.0		56.0	68.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Healthy Learning Academy Charter School

Is Healthy Learning Academy Charter School a good school?

Healthy Learning Academy Charter School ranks 706^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Healthy Learning Academy Charter School in?

Alachua

What is the racial makeup of Healthy Learning Academy Charter School?

Students at Healthy Learning Academy Charter School are 68% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Healthy Learning Academy Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 107 students attended Healthy Learning Academy Charter School.

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