Serving 141 students in grades 3-9, Northwest Florida Ballet Academie ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-9
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-9
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Florida Ballet Academie is 0.45, 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
#61 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
73%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Florida Ballet Academie's ranking?
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie is ranked #61 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Northwest Florida Ballet Academie often compared to?
Northwest Florida Ballet Academieis often viewed alongside schools like Okaloosa Stemm Center, Liza Jackson Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Northwest Florida Ballet Academie?
141 students attend Northwest Florida Ballet Academie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northwest Florida Ballet Academie students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Florida Ballet Academie?
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Florida Ballet Academie offer ?
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie offers enrollment in grades 3-9
What school district is Northwest Florida Ballet Academie part of?
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie is part of Okaloosa School District.
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