Serving 58 students in grades 3-8, The Hope Academy For Autism 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 ≤10% (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 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Hope Academy For Autism ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Hope Academy For Autism's student population of 58 students has grown by 544% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Hope Academy For Autism 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 The Hope Academy For Autism is 0.59, 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
#3661 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
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 The Hope Academy For Autism's ranking?
The Hope Academy For Autism is ranked #3661 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% 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).
How many students attend The Hope Academy For Autism?
58 students attend The Hope Academy For Autism.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of The Hope Academy For Autism students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Hope Academy For Autism?
The Hope Academy For Autism has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Hope Academy For Autism offer ?
The Hope Academy For Autism offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is The Hope Academy For Autism part of?
The Hope Academy For Autism is part of Martin School District.
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