Reading Star Academy Of Excellence serves 117 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
45%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend Reading Star Academy Of Excellence?
117 students attend Reading Star Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Reading Star Academy Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Reading Star Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Reading Star Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Reading Star Academy Of Excellence part of?
Reading Star Academy Of Excellence is part of Volusia School District.
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