Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Sunland Park Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Sunland Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Sunland Park Academy's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Sunland Park Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunland Park Academy is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1169 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
95%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Sunland Park Academy is ranked #1169 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sunland Park Academy often compared to?
Sunland Park Academyis often viewed alongside schools like North Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sunland Park Academy?
415 students attend Sunland Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sunland Park Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunland Park Academy?
Sunland Park Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunland Park Academy offer ?
Sunland Park Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Sunland Park Academy part of?
Sunland Park Academy is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunland Park Academy located?
Sunland Park Academy is located in the Durrs neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Date
Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)
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