Serving 40 students in grades 6-12, Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% 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 6-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
65%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
49%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy?
40 students attend Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy?
Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy offer ?
Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy part of?
Center For Success And Independence Brooksville Academy is part of Hernando School District.
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