Serving 159 students in grades 6-12, Spectrum Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spectrum Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Spectrum Academy's student population of 159 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spectrum Academy 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 Spectrum Academy is 0.65, 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
#3599 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
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 is Spectrum Academy's ranking?
Spectrum Academy is ranked #3599 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Spectrum Academy often compared to?
Spectrum Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spectrum Academy?
The graduation rate of Spectrum Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Spectrum Academy?
159 students attend Spectrum Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Spectrum Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spectrum Academy?
Spectrum Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spectrum Academy offer ?
Spectrum Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Spectrum Academy part of?
Spectrum Academy is part of Martin School District.
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