Serving 248 students in grades 6-8, Florida International 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 32% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)32%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
90%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
5%
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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Florida International Academy?
248 students attend Florida International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Florida International Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida International Academy?
Florida International Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida International Academy offer ?
Florida International Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Florida International Academy part of?
Florida International Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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