Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology vs. Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math
Should you attend Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology or Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology
10444 Tillery Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
Spring Hill, FL 34608
Rating
: 10/
Top 5%10
Top Rankings
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 212 students in grades 6-8, Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology 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 90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,477 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math 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 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
212 students
1,477 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#125 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
106
Grade 1 Students
-
116
Grade 2 Students
-
128
Grade 3 Students
-
135
Grade 4 Students
-
155
Grade 5 Students
-
185
Grade 6 Students
87
205
Grade 7 Students
64
227
Grade 8 Students
61
220
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
20%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
67%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
