Summary:
Zip code 33548 is home to a single, high-performing school: Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences, a public charter school serving grades K-8 within the Hillsborough County school district.
As the only school in the area, Sunlake Academy stands out dramatically for its exceptional academic performance. The school consistently earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 13-17% of all elementary schools in Florida. Its proficiency rates in high school-level courses are remarkable, with 100% proficiency in Biology 1 and 93% in both Algebra 1 and Geometry. In English Language Arts, proficiency ranges from 73% to 88% across all grades, significantly outperforming district averages by about 24 percentage points. While math performance is strong overall, there is a notable dip in 6th and 7th grade math (48% and 61% proficiency), though 8th graders rebound to 96%. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.2%, roughly half the district and state averages, and serves a student population where 22.66% are eligible for free or reduced lunch.
The most striking takeaway is the contrast between Sunlake Academy's excellence and its district's ranking. Hillsborough County is ranked 45th out of 70 Florida districts (36th percentile) with a 2-star rating, yet Sunlake Academy is a 4-star school. This suggests the school's specific curriculum and leadership are far more effective than the average school in the county. The school's consistent year-over-year performance, with state rankings between the 83rd and 87th percentile over three years, confirms that its high achievement is a sustained result of its educational model, not a one-time occurrence.
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