Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bright Futures 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
52%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
72%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
8%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)22.9%
35.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bright Futures Academy?
170 students attend Bright Futures Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bright Futures Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bright Futures Academy?
Bright Futures Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bright Futures Academy offer ?
Bright Futures Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bright Futures Academy part of?
Bright Futures Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.
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