Serving 32 students in grades 4-12, Carter Parramore 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carter Parramore Academy's student population of 32 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Customizing Processes for Advancement Through Guidance, Compassion, and Academics
School Rankings
Carter Parramore Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter Parramore Academy is 0.12, 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
#3558 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter Parramore Academy's ranking?
Carter Parramore Academy is ranked #3558 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Carter Parramore Academy often compared to?
Carter Parramore Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Crossroad Academy, Gadsden Central Academy 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 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carter Parramore Academy?
The graduation rate of Carter Parramore Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Carter Parramore Academy?
32 students attend Carter Parramore Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Carter Parramore Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carter Parramore Academy?
Carter Parramore Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carter Parramore Academy offer ?
Carter Parramore Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter Parramore Academy part of?
Carter Parramore Academy is part of Gadsden School District.
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