Independence Academy

Independence Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

12902 E US Highway 92, Dover, FL

2.6

4.0

907 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jack Burkett

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
60%

C+

Academics

C+

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

60%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 40	Full Time Teachers 40
Teachers in First or Second Year 58.5%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

917:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.3%	Female 48.7%
White 50.2%	Hispanic 35.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0

2/17/2026

THIS SCHOOL SUCKS STAFF IS BAD TEACHERS GET MAD AT YOU FOR NO REASON AND STAFF BE GIVING YOU ISS OR OSS FOR BEING APART OF SOMETHING

1.0

2/17/2026

the school is so trash a sucks. the food is very bad and so trash that i would rather eat dog food. this place is so horrible it is the worst school every everything here is so trash. any other school is way better the stupid uniforms are so trash the colors are so bad the buildings are terrible. the place is so horrible and i would rather be homeschool then be in this stupid school.

1.0 NicheUser

3/24/2021

A student said a bad word, SMH, it scarred my student for life, he now says that horrible word daily. I dont want to say it but the word is "poop". Horrible.

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1.0 other

5/1/2025

Needs a principal with better communication skills, a real and fair wait list-not 3 years out and preferred placements.

5.0 teacher

3/24/2025

I have worked in 4 different schools across multiple states and multiple Florida counties. I can confidently say that Independence Academy is by far the best. The staff here truly cares about not only the students, but also each other. It's like having one great big family. Coming back to work after...

5.0 other

3/24/2025

I have worked at many schools and can honestly say this admin is WONDERFUL. Starting a school year with a new admin team leading the school can be a hard change for staff and students, but I do believe this change has been for the better. As a staff member I feel supported and look forward to coming...

5.0 parent

3/14/2025

Como madre veo como mis hijas estan aprendiendo en la escuela cada dia mas.

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Florida Hillsborough County Dover 33527

Independence Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Dover, FL, in the Dover neighborhood, and is served by the Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 907 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Independence Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $468,638. Discover additional schools in the area, like Strawberry Crest High School, Lopez Exceptional Student Education Center, Brandon Alternative School, and more. Learn more about what Dover has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence Academy.

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