Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Boston Avenue Charter School 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
29%
21%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Boston Avenue Charter School?
229 students attend Boston Avenue Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Boston Avenue Charter School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston Avenue Charter School?
Boston Avenue Charter School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boston Avenue Charter School offer ?
Boston Avenue Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Boston Avenue Charter School part of?
Boston Avenue Charter School is part of Volusia School District.
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