Serving 55 students in grades 6-12, Beta 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beta ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Beta's student population of 55 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beta 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 Beta is 0.56, 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
#1872 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
56%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
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 Beta's ranking?
Beta is ranked #1872 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Beta often compared to?
Betais often viewed alongside schools like Acceleration East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beta?
The graduation rate of Beta is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Beta?
55 students attend Beta.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Beta students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beta?
Beta has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beta offer ?
Beta offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Beta part of?
Beta is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Beta located?
Beta is located in the Dover Shores East neighborhood of Orlando, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Dover Shores East.
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