Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Shining Star Academy Of The Arts 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
83%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Shining Star Academy Of The Arts?
101 students attend Shining Star Academy Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Shining Star Academy Of The Arts students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shining Star Academy Of The Arts?
Shining Star Academy Of The Arts has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shining Star Academy Of The Arts offer ?
Shining Star Academy Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Shining Star Academy Of The Arts part of?
Shining Star Academy Of The Arts is part of Columbia School District.
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