Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kathleen C. Wright Leadership 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
37%
Black
98%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Kathleen C. Wright Leadership Academy?
186 students attend Kathleen C. Wright Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kathleen C. Wright Leadership Academy students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathleen C. Wright Leadership Academy?
Kathleen C. Wright Leadership Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kathleen C. Wright Leadership Academy offer ?
Kathleen C. Wright Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kathleen C. Wright Leadership Academy part of?
Kathleen C. Wright Leadership Academy is part of Broward School District.
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