Serving 72 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daystar Academy Of Excellence 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
97%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
How many students attend Daystar Academy Of Excellence Charter School?
72 students attend Daystar Academy Of Excellence Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Daystar Academy Of Excellence Charter School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daystar Academy Of Excellence Charter School?
Daystar Academy Of Excellence Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daystar Academy Of Excellence Charter School offer ?
Daystar Academy Of Excellence Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Daystar Academy Of Excellence Charter School part of?
Daystar Academy Of Excellence Charter School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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