Village Of Excellence Academy

Village Of Excellence Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Temple Terrace, Florida, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 180. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 86% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending more per student ($10,993 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, which range from $7,468 to $13,666 per student, Village Of Excellence Academy has consistently struggled to provide a quality education to its students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. This is largely due to the school's high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 20.2% in 2019-2020 to a staggering 63.7% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 14.7% to 54.1%. Additionally, the school's test scores are significantly lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects.

The high chronic absenteeism rates and high poverty levels (as indicated by the 90% free/reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 23.15% to 99.5%) may be contributing factors to the school's low academic performance. These socioeconomic factors can have a significant impact on student learning and achievement. To address the persistent challenges faced by Village Of Excellence Academy, targeted interventions and support are needed to improve student attendance, provide additional academic support, and address the needs of the school's high-poverty student population.