Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Expressions Learning Arts Academy's student population of 84 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Expressions Learning Arts Academy is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Expressions Learning Arts Academy's ranking?
Expressions Learning Arts Academy is ranked #79 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Expressions Learning Arts Academy often compared to?
Expressions Learning Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Expressions Learning Arts Academy?
84 students attend Expressions Learning Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Expressions Learning Arts Academy students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Expressions Learning Arts Academy?
Expressions Learning Arts Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Expressions Learning Arts Academy offer ?
Expressions Learning Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Expressions Learning Arts Academy part of?
Expressions Learning Arts Academy is part of Alachua School District.
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