Serving 140 students in grades 6-12, Maynard A Traviss Technical 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy's student population of 140 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2717 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy's ranking?
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy is ranked #2717 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy?
140 students attend Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy?
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy offer ?
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy part of?
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy is part of Polk School District.
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