Serving 1,214 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Alva School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,214 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
The Alva School 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 The Alva School is 0.47, 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Alva School?
1,214 students attend The Alva School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of The Alva School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Alva School?
The Alva School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Alva School offer ?
The Alva School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,214 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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