Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bright Futures Academy 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% 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 Kindergarten-8
Total Students
170 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3502 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%

Hispanic
15%
37%

Black
72%
21%

White
8%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bright Futures Academy's ranking?
Bright Futures Academy is ranked #3502 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bright Futures Academy?
170 students attend Bright Futures Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bright Futures Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bright Futures Academy?
Bright Futures Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bright Futures Academy offer ?
Bright Futures Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bright Futures Academy part of?
Bright Futures Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.
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