Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence vs. Focus Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Focus Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 132 students in grades 6-12, Focus 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK-12
6-12
Total Students
152 students
132 students


% Male | % Female
81% | 19%
71% | 29%


Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
11 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3426 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3263 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21-39%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
21-39%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
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Graduation Rate
≥50%
≥80%
n/a

Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
9
-
Kindergarten Students
7
-
Grade 1 Students
12
-
Grade 2 Students
8
-
Grade 3 Students
14
-
Grade 4 Students
9
-
Grade 5 Students
16
-
Grade 6 Students
9
10
Grade 7 Students
8
10
Grade 8 Students
12
5
Grade 9 Students
12
12
Grade 10 Students
12
15
Grade 11 Students
9
17
Grade 12 Students
15
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%


% Hispanic
39%
40%


% Black
32%
22%


% White
22%
29%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%


Diversity Score
0.70
0.71


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
5%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%







