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Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-8

1748^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 22% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy (LLT) is a K-8 public charter school in Tampa, FL, serving 437 students within the Hillsborough district, and it presents a unique profile of stark academic contrasts. The school has a very low free/reduced lunch rate of 8.7% and low chronic absenteeism at 19.7%, both significantly better than nearby schools like Lamb Elementary (53.5% absenteeism) and Palm River Elementary (46.3% absenteeism). However, LLT’s state ranking has dropped from the 60th percentile to the 22nd percentile over the past decade, and its academic performance is deeply polarized.

The most striking feature is the extreme gap between elementary and middle school results. In foundational subjects, LLT struggles profoundly: 5th-grade math proficiency was just 17% in 2025-2026, far below the district average of 58% and worse than high-poverty neighbors like Lamb Elementary (63%). Yet, by 7th and 8th grade, the school becomes a powerhouse in advanced coursework, with proficiency rates of 95% in Civics, 81% in Geometry, and 59% in Algebra 1—all significantly higher than district and state averages. This suggests a possible "pipeline" issue where foundational skills are not being built in early grades, but the middle school excels, possibly through an accelerated track or effective intervention programs.

LLT also stands out for its fiscal efficiency, spending $9,671 per student—much less than nearby schools like Riverview Elementary ($16,385) and Gibsonton Elementary ($15,447)—while maintaining a higher student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1. The recent uptick in ranking from the 11th to the 22nd percentile is a hopeful sign, but the school’s long-term success depends on addressing the severe weakness in elementary math and science to ensure all students are prepared for middle school’s advanced opportunities.

437

Students ?

20.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,671

Per pupil spending ?

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6771 Madison Ave
Tampa, FL 33619

(813) 234-0940

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.0%

White:

33.2%

African American:

13.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 11th percentile in 2024 → 22nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 22nd (2026) from a 11th-percentile low (2024)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (55% vs 61% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Math scores 22 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg58%

Florida avg61%

Elementary school

1,748^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to bottom 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

575^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to top 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

111^th of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th of 70Hillsborough 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	26.7	1748 of 2240	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.3	1819 of 2258	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.0	2004 of 2256	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.5	1850 of 2240	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.9	1490 of 2219	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.3	1357 of 2247	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.2	1010 of 2182	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.8	843 of 2118	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.7	1018 of 2112	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	39.1	1285 of 2087	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	37.9	1309 of 2064	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	53.0	575 of 1216	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.6	797 of 1205	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.5	652 of 1196	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.4	547 of 1177	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.2	458 of 1148	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.0	465 of 1136	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.8	508 of 1099	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.1	398 of 1035	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.1	478 of 1031	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	43.8	560 of 997	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.9	430 of 999	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.0	373 of 956	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.9	416 of 897	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.9	239 of 891	73.2%	★★★★☆
2010	64.7	311 of 839	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.1	263 of 780	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	46.3	426 of 740	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	45.2	428 of 736	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics95%+18 vs state

Geometry81%+25 vs state

English Language Arts62%~ state avg

Algebra 159%-4 vs state

Science51%-5 vs state

Math40%-22 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, November 29, 2018

LLT Academy has been exceptional! The teachers & administrators are all wonderful with meeting the needs of each student. We have two daughters, 1 in elementary and the other in middle. They both are involved & love their school. We only wish they had a high school too! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

The adminstration and staff are always wanting to do more and better for our students! Creating the best learning environment possible is goal #1! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 15, 2018

My girls love this school! The teachers are very passionate about what they do and truly care about the kids. So grateful for LLT. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 15, 2018

LLT is an amazing school. It is really like a family. The teachers and administration are top notch. I have 3 children who all excelled at LLT and all three did well enough to attend Lennard High School's Collegiate Academy. I love the fact that character and leadership are an integral part of the education my children received. A+ Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6771 Madison Ave	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 234-0940	437	22	20.1	8.7%	145 (33.2%)	60 (13.7%)	188 (43.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.2%)	26.7	1748^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.0%		23.3	1819^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.4%	71	54.0	57.0	63.0	60.0	61.0	72.0	59.0	35.0	17.0	26.0	47.0	68.0	27.0	68.0	59.0	81.0	95.0	$9,671	$974	$8,697
Lamb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6274 S 78th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 605-4950	513	31	16.5	72.9%	29 (5.7%)	235 (45.8%)	208 (40.5%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.8%)	35.3	1517^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.3%		40.1	1362^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	39.7%	155	37.0	55.0	39.0				68.0	64.0	63.0				42.0					$13,366	$1,978	$11,387
Bing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6409 36th Ave S	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8088	480	29	16.7	70.8%	69 (14.4%)	92 (19.2%)	294 (61.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	11.9	2106^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.0%		14.2	2055^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.0%	51	32.0	39.0	34.0				40.0	48.0	50.0				22.0					$14,647	$2,077	$12,570
Frost Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3950 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4900	633	33	19.4	63.3%	76 (12.0%)	283 (44.7%)	207 (32.7%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.8%)	17.7	1981^st of 2240 public elementary schools	11.6%		29.4	1665^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.3%	316	47.0	53.0	48.0				43.0	36.0	39.0				33.0					$10,957	$1,391	$9,566
Ippolito Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6874 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5180	492	31	15.9	66.9%	69 (14.0%)	220 (44.7%)	177 (36.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	13.9	2064^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.9%		12.1	2101^st of 2258 public elementary schools	7.0%	37	33.0	46.0	45.0				19.0	50.0	38.0				42.0					$14,555	$2,139	$12,417
Bridgeprep Academy Of Riverview	Public, Charter	K-8	6309 Us Highway 301 S	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 405-1770	1,169	65	18.4	47.3%	96 (8.2%)	467 (39.9%)	544 (46.5%)	7 (0.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.3%)	24.8	1794^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.9%		16.6	1996^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.6%	202	48.0	57.0	54.0				45.0	41.0	46.0				44.0					$9,032	$712	$8,320
Clair-Mel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1025 S 78th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8080	536	15	36.7	77.2%	36 (6.7%)	128 (23.9%)	365 (68.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	8.1	2169^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.2%		8.4	2178^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.5%	9	24.0	30.0	38.0				30.0	37.0	48.0				34.0					$11,042	$1,499	$9,543
Palm River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	805 Maydell Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8066	406	24	16.8	80.3%	39 (9.6%)	134 (33.0%)	222 (54.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	8.5	2163^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.4%		7.8	2185^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.2%	22	22.0	33.0	41.0				33.0	43.0	29.0				40.0					$15,349	$1,984	$13,366
Gibsonton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7723 Gibsonton Dr	Gibsonton	33534	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5100	499	36	13.8	72.5%	119 (23.8%)	66 (13.2%)	292 (58.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	34.4	1543^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	31.1%		32.1	1586^th of 2258 public elementary schools	29.8%	43	48.0	35.0	42.0				73.0	59.0	57.0				51.0					$15,447	$2,492	$12,955
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10809 Hannaway Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5105	444	35	12.8	59.7%	145 (32.7%)	75 (16.9%)	187 (42.1%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.6%)	29.3	1682^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.9%		40.1	1358^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.9%	324	49.0	44.0	45.0				55.0	66.0	43.0				52.0					$16,385	$2,174	$14,209

Frequently Asked Questions about Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy

What district is Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy?

Students at Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy are 43% Hispanic, 33% White, 14% African American, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 437 students attended Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy.

Is Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy a good school?

Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Florida elementary schools.

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