Serving 1,157 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Slam Academy At Apollo Beach 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach's student population of 1,157 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slam Academy At Apollo Beach is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2513 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slam Academy At Apollo Beach's ranking?
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach is ranked #2513 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Slam Academy At Apollo Beach often compared to?
Slam Academy At Apollo Beachis often viewed alongside schools like Thompson Elementary School, Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Slam Academy At Apollo Beach?
1,157 students attend Slam Academy At Apollo Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Slam Academy At Apollo Beach students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Slam Academy At Apollo Beach?
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Slam Academy At Apollo Beach offer ?
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Slam Academy At Apollo Beach part of?
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach is part of Hillsborough School District.
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