Serving 33 students in grades 6-12, Amikids 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 <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
49%
21%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Amikids?
33 students attend Amikids.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Amikids students are Black, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amikids?
Amikids has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amikids offer ?
Amikids offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Amikids part of?
Amikids is part of Escambia School District.
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