Amikids (Closed 2020)

Serving 27 students in grades 6-12, Amikids ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(15-16)
<50%
54%
(17-18)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
92%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Amikids?
27 students attend Amikids.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Amikids students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amikids?
Amikids has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amikids offer ?
Amikids offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Amikids part of?
Amikids is part of Leon School District.

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