Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Achieve Academy At Mcmillian 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Achieve Academy At Mcmillian ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Achieve Academy At Mcmillian's student population of 281 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Achieve Academy At Mcmillian 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 Achieve Academy At Mcmillian is 0.39, 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
#3702 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
77%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achieve Academy At Mcmillian's ranking?
Achieve Academy At Mcmillian is ranked #3702 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achieve Academy At Mcmillian?
The graduation rate of Achieve Academy At Mcmillian is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Achieve Academy At Mcmillian?
281 students attend Achieve Academy At Mcmillian.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Achieve Academy At Mcmillian students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achieve Academy At Mcmillian?
Achieve Academy At Mcmillian has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Achieve Academy At Mcmillian offer ?
Achieve Academy At Mcmillian offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Achieve Academy At Mcmillian part of?
Achieve Academy At Mcmillian is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is Achieve Academy At Mcmillian located?
Achieve Academy At Mcmillian is located in the South Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in South Pensacola.
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