Serving 918 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication's student population of 918 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication is 0.62, 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
#819 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication's ranking?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication is ranked #819 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication?
918 students attend William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication offer ?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication part of?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication is part of Manatee School District.
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