Serving 38 students in grades 3-8, New Beginnings - Naples 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Beginnings - Naples ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Beginnings - Naples's student population of 38 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Beginnings - Naples 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 New Beginnings - Naples is 0.62, 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
#3360 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Beginnings - Naples's ranking?
New Beginnings - Naples is ranked #3360 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend New Beginnings - Naples?
38 students attend New Beginnings - Naples.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of New Beginnings - Naples students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Beginnings - Naples?
New Beginnings - Naples has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Beginnings - Naples offer ?
New Beginnings - Naples offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is New Beginnings - Naples part of?
New Beginnings - Naples is part of Collier School District.
In what neighborhood is New Beginnings - Naples located?
New Beginnings - Naples is located in the East Naples neighborhood of Naples, FL. There are 10 other public schools located in East Naples.
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