Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Belmont Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belmont Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Belmont Academy's student population of 759 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belmont Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmont Academy is 0.34, 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
#350 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
81%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmont Academy's ranking?
Belmont Academy is ranked #350 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belmont Academy?
The graduation rate of Belmont Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Belmont Academy?
759 students attend Belmont Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Belmont Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belmont Academy?
Belmont Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Belmont Academy offer ?
Belmont Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Belmont Academy part of?
Belmont Academy is part of Columbia School District.
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