What grades does INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY serve?

INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the DOVER area.

Where is INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY located?

INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY is a urban school in DOVER, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY?

The student-teacher ratio at INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY is 19.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

Is INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY a charter school?

INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY operates as a charter school. It is publicly funded but has more autonomy than traditional public schools in curriculum and operations.

What schools are in DOVER, FL?

Schools in DOVER include INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the DOVER area.

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INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY — School Calendar 2026-27

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DOVER, FL 33527

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K-2 STAR TestingexamDistrict-wide

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Thu

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School Profile

Grades

K–8

Enrollment

907

Student:Teacher

19.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

HILLSBOROUGH

Econ. Disadvantaged

45.4%

Phone

(813)473-8600

Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

53%

53th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

36%

28th percentile in FL

Chronic Absenteeism

11.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

32 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1

Near average in FL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

93% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,590

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,627

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,762

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 40%Local 42%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.3%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

11.9%

Uninsured residents

11.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

33,784

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

32,197

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

13,747 (43%)

Speech/Language Impairment

5,577 (17%)

Autism

4,436 (14%)

Other Health Impairment

3,641 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

1,859 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

684 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

811

Current enrollment

Declining(-15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

K-2 STAR Testing

exam

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Grandparent's Breakfasts

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in HILLSBOROUGH. INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	PM1 TestingDistrict-wide Progress Monitoring State testing round 1 (baseline)	exam	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	7th Grade PM1 Testing-MathDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Books-n-Breakfast Reading ClubDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	PM 1 Read AssessmentDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Grandparents Breakfast - Last Names A-MDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Grandparent breakfastDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	I-Ready Math Testing 3rd, 4th, and 5th GradeDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (No School)District-wide No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	STAR testing grades k-2District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	K-2 STAR TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Books-n-Breakfast Reading ClubDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	K-2 STAR TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Grandparent's BreakfastsDistrict-wide	Break	—