Serving 99 students in grades 1-12, Sumter Prep 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 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumter Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sumter Prep Academy's student population of 99 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sumter Prep Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumter Prep Academy is 0.57, 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
#3427 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
23%
21%
White
61%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumter Prep Academy's ranking?
Sumter Prep Academy is ranked #3427 out of 3,655 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumter Prep Academy?
The graduation rate of Sumter Prep Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sumter Prep Academy?
99 students attend Sumter Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sumter Prep Academy students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumter Prep Academy?
Sumter Prep Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sumter Prep Academy offer ?
Sumter Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Sumter Prep Academy part of?
Sumter Prep Academy is part of Sumter School District.
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