Serving 51 students in grades 3-12, Access To Education 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Access To Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Access To Education's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
51 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Access To Education 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 Access To Education is 0.71, which is more 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
#3532 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%

Hispanic
45%
37%

Black
16%
21%

White
23%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Access To Education's ranking?
Access To Education is ranked #3532 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Access To Education?
The graduation rate of Access To Education is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Access To Education?
51 students attend Access To Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Access To Education students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Access To Education?
Access To Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Access To Education offer ?
Access To Education offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Access To Education part of?
Access To Education is part of Manatee School District.
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