Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy For Positive Learning ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 49:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Academy For Positive Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1338 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
38%
Black
21%
21%
White
8%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Positive Learning's ranking?
Academy For Positive Learning is ranked #1338 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Academy For Positive Learning?
98 students attend Academy For Positive Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Academy For Positive Learning students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Positive Learning?
Academy For Positive Learning has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy For Positive Learning offer ?
Academy For Positive Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Positive Learning part of?
Academy For Positive Learning is part of Palm Beach School District.
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