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Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences

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Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences ranks 281 st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

281^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences in Lutz, FL, is a K-8 charter school serving 984 students within the Hillsborough district, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Florida schools over the past seven years. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced math and science End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 100% of students proficient in Biology 1 and 93% proficient in both Algebra 1 and Geometry—scores that far exceed district and state averages. In elementary grades, Sunlake shows strong and consistent proficiency in English Language Arts (73-88%) and Math (74-90%) for 3rd through 5th graders, outperforming nearby schools like Lutz K-8 School and Learning Gate Community School in these foundational years.

However, Sunlake has a notable weakness in 8th-grade science, where only 37% of students were proficient, a sharp contrast to its 5th-grade science success (79%) and to nearby schools like Lutz Preparatory School (85%) and Learning Gate (73%). The school also experiences a typical "middle school math dip" in 6th and 7th grades, but recovers strongly in 8th grade with 96% math proficiency, largely due to high-performing students taking the Algebra 1 EOC. Sunlake achieves these results with a low per-student spending of $8,496, significantly less than other high-performing schools like McKitrick Elementary School ($10,504) and Maniscalco K-8 School ($13,515), indicating efficient resource use.

Chronic absenteeism at Sunlake is low at 16.2%, better than the district average of 31.3% and schools like Maniscalco K-8 (23.7%) and Lutz K-8 (24.0%), though not as low as Lutz Preparatory (8.4%). While Sunlake’s "Math and Science" focus is evident in elementary math and advanced courses, the persistent weakness in 8th-grade science suggests a gap in the middle school science curriculum. Compared to its elite neighbor, Lutz Preparatory, Sunlake is consistently outperformed in most subjects but serves a broader community with lower spending, making it a strong, efficient choice for families seeking high academic standards in a K-8 setting.

984

Students ?

21.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,496

Per pupil spending ?

22.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Lutz, FL 33548

(813) 619-5099

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.8%

Hispanic:

33.9%

Asian:

13.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 94th percentile in 2023 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (81% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 94th-percentile peak (2023) to 87th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school81%

District avg59%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

281^st of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 6 pts since 2019

From top 19% (2019) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

246^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 2 pts since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st 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	84.0	281 of 2240	87.5%	★★★★☆
2025	81.1	387 of 2258	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	84.0	319 of 2256	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	91.7	124 of 2240	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	86.8	272 of 2219	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	85.3	300 of 2247	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	80.0	406 of 2182	81.4%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	75.9	246 of 1216	79.8%	★★★★☆
2025	78.4	228 of 1205	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.3	167 of 1196	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	82.4	172 of 1177	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	81.8	183 of 1148	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	79.1	203 of 1136	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	80.0	204 of 1099	81.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 1100%+26 vs state

Algebra 193%+30 vs state

Geometry93%+37 vs state

English Language Arts82%+22 vs state

Civics81%+4 vs state

Math80%+18 vs state

Science67%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, May 10, 2019

If you feel lucky your child got a seat in this school, don't be fooled. This school doesn't have wait-list and never had. Almost 2 dozen employees and 5 dozen students left during this school year. Many classes went through number of teacher. The curriculum is a joke! Not even comparable to public schools. Brand new school changing the logo two years into school opening because they are all about money. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Great school in 2017-2018. The 2018-2019 school year has been a joke. Would not recommend this school to my worst enemy. 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 Biology 1 (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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy	Lutz	33548	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 619-5099	984	46	21.3	22.7%	431 (43.8%)	49 (5.0%)	334 (33.9%)	129 (13.1%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.5%)	84	281^st of 2240 public elementary schools	87.5%		81.1	387^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.9%	106	88.0	73.0	85.0	83.0	82.0	84.0	90.0	74.0	84.0	48.0	61.0	96.0	79.0	37.0	93.0	93.0	100.0	81.0	$8,496	$82	$8,413
Schwarzkopf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18333 Calusa Trace Blvd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-6945	555	31	18.1	22.3%	213 (38.4%)	38 (6.8%)	222 (40.0%)	43 (7.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.7%)	85.3	253^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	88.7%		86.4	255^th of 2258 public elementary schools	88.7%	2	80.0	73.0	78.0				74.0	84.0	89.0				77.0						$11,203	$682	$10,521
Lutz Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	17951 N Us Highway 41	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 428-7100	779	38	20.7	0.9%	472 (60.6%)	27 (3.5%)	138 (17.7%)	79 (10.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.6%)	92.8	75^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.7%		94.1	58^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.4%	17	78.0	92.0	89.0	95.0	90.0	85.0	84.0	94.0	81.0	98.0		83.0	89.0	85.0	91.0	100.0		99.0	$8,379	$306	$8,073
Lutz K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	202 5th Ave SE	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 949-1452	771	54	14.3	34.8%	436 (56.5%)	28 (3.6%)	274 (35.5%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.9%)	78.9	409^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.7%		78.7	436^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.7%	27	71.0	67.0	74.0	73.0	58.0	80.0	80.0	82.0	76.0	81.0	38.0	84.0	76.0	68.0	92.0			73.0	$12,895	$1,044	$11,850
McKitrick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5427	934	61	15.4	12.3%	475 (50.9%)	27 (2.9%)	225 (24.1%)	133 (14.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (7.3%)	94.2	42^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	98.1%		94.7	47^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.9%	5	90.0	86.0	85.0				89.0	93.0	86.0				84.0						$10,504	$671	$9,833
Maniscalco K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	939 Debuel Rd	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 949-0337	673	47	14.3	38.8%	272 (40.4%)	61 (9.1%)	293 (43.5%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.8%)	71.1	602^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.1%		78.2	447^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.2%	155	71.0	67.0	58.0	78.0	83.0	66.0	87.0	73.0	68.0	77.0		81.0	65.0	64.0	96.0			87.0	$13,515	$1,103	$12,412
Claywell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Northdale Blvd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7300	574	42	13.7	39.2%	179 (31.2%)	34 (5.9%)	314 (54.7%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.6%)	79.3	404^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.0%		75.9	500^th of 2258 public elementary schools	77.9%	96	76.0	70.0	71.0				80.0	76.0	79.0				70.0						$13,438	$1,260	$12,178
Learning Gate Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	16215 Hanna Rd	Lutz	33549	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 948-4190	761	41	18.5	4.5%	471 (61.9%)	21 (2.8%)	187 (24.6%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.5%)	64.6	767^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.8%		64.3	771^st of 2258 public elementary schools	65.9%	4	70.0	71.0	64.0	76.0	68.0	70.0	66.0	67.0	63.0	69.0	78.0	79.0	63.0	73.0	97.0			96.0	$8,772	$16	$8,756
Imagine School At Land O' Lakes	Public, Charter	K-8	2940 Sunlake Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 428-7444	913	57	16.0	11.5%	454 (49.7%)	58 (6.4%)	191 (20.9%)	152 (16.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	52 (5.7%)	69.4	646^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.2%		76.3	490^th of 2258 public elementary schools	78.3%	156	77.0	74.0	71.0	68.0	73.0	63.0	74.0	79.0	60.0	70.0	54.0	72.0	58.0	61.0	73.0			91.0	$8,487	$19	$8,468
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16438 Hutchison Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7315	658	43	15.4	29.9%	284 (43.2%)	17 (2.6%)	285 (43.3%)	36 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.5%)	87.2	206^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.8%		90.5	154^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.2%	52	65.0	82.0	82.0				84.0	84.0	88.0				84.0						$11,550	$780	$10,771

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences

What district is Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences in?

Hillsborough

Is Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences a good school?

Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences ranks 281^st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences?

Students at Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences are 44% White, 34% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences?

In the 2024-25 school year, 984 students attended Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences.

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