Serving 292 students in grades 6-8, Sebastian Charter Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sebastian Charter Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sebastian Charter Junior High School's student population of 292 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sebastian Charter Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sebastian Charter Junior High School is 0.51, 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
#335 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sebastian Charter Junior High School's ranking?
Sebastian Charter Junior High School is ranked #335 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sebastian Charter Junior High School often compared to?
Sebastian Charter Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sebastian River Middle School, Storm Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sebastian Charter Junior High School?
292 students attend Sebastian Charter Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sebastian Charter Junior High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sebastian Charter Junior High School?
Sebastian Charter Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sebastian Charter Junior High School offer ?
Sebastian Charter Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sebastian Charter Junior High School part of?
Sebastian Charter Junior High School is part of Indian River School District.
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