Serving 61 students in grades 6-8, Acceleration Middle Charter School 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Black
23%
21%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Acceleration Middle Charter School?
61 students attend Acceleration Middle Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Acceleration Middle Charter School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acceleration Middle Charter School?
Acceleration Middle Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Acceleration Middle Charter School offer ?
Acceleration Middle Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Acceleration Middle Charter School part of?
Acceleration Middle Charter School is part of Lee School District.
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