C
Below Average
56/100

Victory Ridge Academy

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School
📍 501 BURNS AVE, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 32% · Math 27% proficient · 39th percentile in Florida
Graduation
C+
75% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
314
Students
enrolled
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%39/100reading 34th percentile, math 44th percentile among Florida high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%38/10075% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%62/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−17 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−19 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate75% (−3 pts vs. state avg 78%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%35%reading -27 pts, math -17 pts15th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading -13 pts, math -9 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading -6 pts, math +6 pts58th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 501 BURNS AVE
City Lake Wales
ZIP Code 33853
District 1201590
NCES School ID 120159005350
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 33853

Understanding the community around Victory Ridge Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,397
Per Capita Income $23,368
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%
High School or Higher 83.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $177,200
Median Rent $949
Owner-Occupied 54.5%
Renter-Occupied 45.5%
View full data for ZIP 33853 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Victory Ridge Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 70.4%
Female 29.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 41.4%
White 38.2%
Black 16.9%
Two or More Races 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 314
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Victory Ridge Academy?
Victory Ridge Academy has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Victory Ridge Academy?
Victory Ridge Academy has 314 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
What grades does Victory Ridge Academy serve?
Victory Ridge Academy serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Victory Ridge Academy receive per student?
Victory Ridge Academy receives $12,580 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Victory Ridge Academy in 33853 ▼
Avg Home Value
$221,872
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,497
1-Year Change
-0.5%
% Renters
45.5%

Other Schools in 33853

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026