Serving 220 students in grades 8-12, Acceleration East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Acceleration East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acceleration East is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acceleration East?
The graduation rate of Acceleration East is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Acceleration East?
220 students attend Acceleration East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Acceleration East students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acceleration East?
Acceleration East has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Acceleration East offer ?
Acceleration East offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Acceleration East part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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