Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Victory Ridge Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Victory Ridge Academy's student population of 314 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Victory Ridge Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Victory Ridge Academy is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3570 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Victory Ridge Academy's ranking?
Victory Ridge Academy is ranked #3570 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Victory Ridge Academy?
The graduation rate of Victory Ridge Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Victory Ridge Academy?
314 students attend Victory Ridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Victory Ridge Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Victory Ridge Academy?
Victory Ridge Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Victory Ridge Academy offer ?
Victory Ridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Victory Ridge Academy part of?
Victory Ridge Academy is part of Polk School District.
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