Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pathways Academy K-8 Center 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 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
71%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pathways Academy K-8 Center?
120 students attend Pathways Academy K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pathways Academy K-8 Center students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathways Academy K-8 Center?
Pathways Academy K-8 Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pathways Academy K-8 Center offer ?
Pathways Academy K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pathways Academy K-8 Center part of?
Pathways Academy K-8 Center is part of Broward School District.
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