Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Riverbend 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 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverbend Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverbend Academy's student population of 79 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverbend Academy is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
24%
21%
White
59%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Riverbend Academy often compared to?
Riverbend Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ese Homebound, Willoughby Learning Center 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 59% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverbend Academy?
The graduation rate of Riverbend Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Riverbend Academy?
79 students attend Riverbend Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Riverbend Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverbend Academy?
Riverbend Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Riverbend Academy offer ?
Riverbend Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Riverbend Academy part of?
Riverbend Academy is part of Martin School District.
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