Serving 1,200 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Mckeel Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
South Mckeel Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Mckeel Academy is 0.57, 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.
South Mckeel Academy is ranked #396 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are South Mckeel Academy often compared to?
South Mckeel Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Valleyview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend South Mckeel Academy?
1,200 students attend South Mckeel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Mckeel Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Mckeel Academy?
South Mckeel Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Mckeel Academy offer ?
South Mckeel Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South Mckeel Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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