Serving 112 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Just For Girls 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)35%
32%
Black
(15-16)36%
23%
White
(15-16)18%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)11%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Just For Girls Academy?
112 students attend Just For Girls Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Just For Girls Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Just For Girls Academy?
Just For Girls Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Just For Girls Academy offer ?
Just For Girls Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Just For Girls Academy part of?
Just For Girls Academy is part of Manatee School District.
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