Independence Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dover, Florida 33527 · Hillsborough
#865 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#14107 of 50,301 nationally
About Independence Academy
Independence Academy is a charter elementary located in Dover, in the Hillsborough school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 811 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 865th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 811.
There are 5 schools in Dover; Independence Academy ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bailey Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
719 students · 638 m away
Strawberry Crest High School
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,501 students · 973 m away
Burnett Middle School
Seffner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students · 3.6 km away
Lopez Elementary School
Seffner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students · 4.1 km away
McDonald Elementary School
Seffner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students · 4.2 km away
Dover Elementary
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students · 4.4 km away
Colson Elementary School
Seffner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students · 4.8 km away
Armwood High School
Seffner · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,278 students · 5.3 km away
Seffner Elementary School
Seffner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 6.5 km away
Mango Elementary School
Seffner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students · 7.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Academy a good school?
Independence Academy has a Success Index (US) of 66.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #865 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence Academy rank in Florida?
Independence Academy ranks #865 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #14107 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Academy?
Independence Academy had 811 students in 2025.
Is Independence Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Independence Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.