Bright Futures Academy (Closed 2023)

10350 Riverside Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
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Bottom 50%
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
#3502 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bright Futures Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bright Futures Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bright Futures Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
37%
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Black
72%
21%
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White
8%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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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