Innovation Preparatory Academy

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Innovation Preparatory Academy ranks 1450 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Innovation Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving 780 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Pasco County School District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Innovation Preparatory Academy consistently outperforms the Pasco County and Florida state averages in various standardized tests, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams, Statewide Science assessments, and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87% of Innovation Preparatory Academy students were proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 52% for Pasco County and 55% for Florida. The school also had 100% proficiency in EOC/Geometry and EOC/Biology 1, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, Innovation Preparatory Academy has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% compared to nearby schools like Watergrass Elementary (25.7%) and New River Elementary (24.0%).

When compared to the surrounding schools, such as San Antonio Elementary, West Zephyrhills Elementary, and Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary, Innovation Preparatory Academy stands out for its consistently higher academic performance and more diverse student population. While the school's higher chronic absenteeism rate is an area of concern, its overall strong academic results and commitment to providing a quality education make it a standout choice within the Pasco County School District.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

7800 Avery Scope View
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

(813) 551-0202

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
1450^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,524

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 1,169

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.1%

Hispanic:

33.7%

African American:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Innovation Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 64.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 31^st among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.39. (See more...)

Compare Details Innovation Preparatory Academy ranks better than 56.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.64. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Innovation Preparatory Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.1%), Hispanic (33.7%), African American (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Innovation Preparatory Academy is 20.1. 58 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Innovation Preparatory Academy employs 58 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Innovation Preparatory Academy is $7,524. 56 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Innovation Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Innovation Preparatory Academy 519^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Innovation Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Innovation Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	67.76	692^nd	2247	69.2%
2022	59.17	855^th	2219	61.5%
2023	53.60	1002^nd	2240	55.3%
2024	36.39	1450^th	2256	35.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Innovation Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.76	581^st	1177	50.6%
2024	54.64	519^th	1196	56.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Final Draft, added bottom stuff.

Innovation Prep Academy is more suited to be called Inmate Prep Academy, as students are treated more like inmates than innovators.
If your child is remotely in any way innovative, this is not the school for you.
Now if your child is a medicated desk zombie, this school is perfect for you.
If you love haphazard administration, this is the school for you.
If you love “C” grade schools, this is the school for you.
If your child loves walking in only one direction all day, great school for you.
If you love teachers teaching your child a subject they are not certified to teach, then this is the school for you.
If you love micromanaging, then this is the place for your munchkin.
If you love a school that locks parents out and avoids parental communication at nearly every opportunity, then this is the place for you.
If you love arriving to school before school starts but youre munchkin is still locked out, you will love INPA.
If you love teachers who dress like vagabonds while giving your child a dress code violation for wearing a personal sweater in the winter, this is the place for you.
If you love being forced to pay a convenience fee on MySchoolBucks because your school is “cashless”, this is the school for you!
If you love being forced to order uniforms from one of the worst (online and in person) companies available, AllUniformWear, this is the place.
If you like receiving multiple texts that your child is failing only to discover the assignment was entered but not graded yet, (so a zero is registered) you're going to love this place.
If you like multiple sets of invisible & imaginary lines you're to wait behind in car line, this is the carline for you.
If you love buying your child a monthly kona ice only to discover the school is not giving your child what you paid for, INPA is it!
If your child loves minimal natural sunlight, this is a perfect building for all of their studying.
If your child loves to be taught on an iPad while the teacher is on their phone and other students are twerking on desks (we have videos) then this is the school for you.
If you just love an antiparent vibe, you will adore INPA.
If you love being asked to give the school money over and over and over again, INPA is it.
If you love fundraisers that sell cheap, made in China products, you will love their holiday fundraiser.

Of note Our son was in NHS prior to INPA arrival and within ONE year was bumped from honors/advanced to regular classes without ANY ONE from the school discussing with us. He is an A/B student and tests 1-2 grade levels higher on various subjects. He is an energetic (aka normal) preteen.

We lasted 1.5yrs before fleeing like so many of our friends.

Best of luck!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Innovation Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	252	61	9	66	1	5	31	425
2022	308	103	24	186	1	4	59	685
2023	303	115	49	247	0	4	62	780
2024	410	181	103	394	2	6	73	1169

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Innovation Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	425	30.0	14.1	32.5
2022	685	44.0	15.5	38.7
2023	780	42.0	18.5	39.5
2024	1169	58.0	20.1	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Innovation Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	425	30.0	14.1	32.5
2022	685	44.0	15.5	38.7
2023	780	42.0	18.5	39.5
2024	1169	58.0	20.1	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Innovation Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$998 (3.2%)	$30,594 (96.8%)	$31,592
2022	$577 (7.4%)	$7,258 (92.6%)	$7,835
2023	$538 (7.2%)	$6,987 (92.9%)	$7,524

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Innovation Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Innovation Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7800 Avery Scope View	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 551-0202	1,169	58	20.1	31.3%	410 (35.1%)	181 (15.5%)	394 (33.7%)	103 (8.8%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	73 (6.2%)	36.4	1450^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.7%		53.6	1002^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	55.3%	448	51.0	50.0	41.0	53.0	46.0	53.0	47.0	47.0	17.0	46.0	54.0	82.0	56.0	63.0	87.0	100.0	100.0	73.0	$7,524	$538	$6,987
Watergrass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32750 Overpass Rd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0600	939	58	16.1	32.8%	410 (43.7%)	131 (14.0%)	268 (28.5%)	30 (3.2%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	91 (9.7%)	50.3	1084^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.0%		52	1047^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.3%	37	46.0	57.0	56.0				51.0	55.0	56.0				54.0						$8,275	$1,446	$6,830
Academy At The Farm	Public, Charter	K-8	9500 Alex Lange Way	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 588-9737	727	48	15.0	19.5%	575 (79.1%)	10 (1.4%)	95 (13.1%)	19 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.9%)	87.8	230^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.8%		85.2	280^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.5%	50	80.0	75.0	78.0	70.0	71.0	74.0	88.0	72.0	86.0	77.0	81.0	93.0	75.0	80.0	100.0			85.0	$9,150	$808	$8,343
Wesley Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	30243 Wells Rd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-0100	806	50	16.1	33.7%	371 (46.0%)	58 (7.2%)	234 (29.0%)	70 (8.7%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	66 (8.2%)	58.1	895^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.3%		64.9	739^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.0%	156	50.0	50.0	58.0				54.0	64.0	70.0	100.0			54.0						$8,624	$1,334	$7,290
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel	Public, Charter	K-8	33347 Senior-54	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 355-0002	1,259	66	19.0	36.0%	373 (29.6%)	155 (12.3%)	493 (39.2%)	153 (12.2%)	8 (0.6%)	4 (0.3%)	73 (5.8%)	79.3	431^st of 2256 public elementary schools	80.9%		68.7	650^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.0%	219	68.0	72.0	71.0	77.0	62.0	66.0	77.0	69.0	66.0	73.0	62.0	75.0	56.0	65.0	82.0			73.0	$8,635	$438	$8,197
New River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4710 River Glen Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 346-0500	808	53	15.3	47.8%	275 (34.0%)	136 (16.8%)	285 (35.3%)	27 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	81 (10.0%)	23.2	1819^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.4%		26	1720^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.2%	99	42.0	38.0	49.0				45.0	28.0	37.0	77.0			32.0						$9,253	$1,719	$7,533
Double Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	31500 Chancey Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0400	857	53	16.0	25.4%	451 (52.6%)	84 (9.8%)	200 (23.3%)	67 (7.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.1%)	46.3	1194^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.1%		46.3	1180^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.3%	14	55.0	54.0	49.0				69.0	46.0	44.0	100.0			40.0						$8,126	$978	$7,148
Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3638 Morris Bridge Rd	Zephyrhills	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-6900	705	49	14.4	65.5%	399 (56.6%)	52 (7.4%)	201 (28.5%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.4%)	10.8	2131^st of 2256 public elementary schools	5.5%		19.3	1921^st of 2240 public elementary schools	14.2%	210	32.0	23.0	36.0				35.0	35.0	29.0				26.0						$10,025	$2,137	$7,888
Quail Hollow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7050 Quail Hollow Blvd	Zephyrhills	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-1000	569	36	15.9	53.3%	279 (49.0%)	53 (9.3%)	174 (30.6%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.9%)	31.4	1581^st of 2256 public elementary schools	29.9%		38.1	1383^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	38.3%	198	46.0	36.0	51.0				39.0	20.0	37.0	100.0			57.0						$10,431	$2,025	$8,406
San Antonio Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	32416 Darby Rd	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 524-5300	643	39	16.4	42.6%	394 (61.3%)	32 (5.0%)	172 (26.7%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.1%)	33.6	1525^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.4%		47	1161^st of 2240 public elementary schools	48.2%	364	48.0	54.0	40.0				40.0	37.0	33.0	97.0			51.0						$10,121	$1,656	$8,465

Frequently Asked Questions about Innovation Preparatory Academy

What district is Innovation Preparatory Academy in?

Pasco

Is Innovation Preparatory Academy a good school?

Innovation Preparatory Academy ranks 1450^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Innovation Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,169 students attended Innovation Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Innovation Preparatory Academy?

Students at Innovation Preparatory Academy are 35% White, 34% Hispanic, 15% African American, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

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