Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frank E. Brigham Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank E. Brigham Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Frank E. Brigham Academy's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frank E. Brigham Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank E. Brigham Academy is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
5%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank E. Brigham Academy's ranking?
Frank E. Brigham Academy is ranked #390 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Frank E. Brigham Academy often compared to?
Frank E. Brigham Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hartridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Frank E. Brigham Academy?
547 students attend Frank E. Brigham Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Frank E. Brigham Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank E. Brigham Academy?
Frank E. Brigham Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frank E. Brigham Academy offer ?
Frank E. Brigham Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank E. Brigham Academy part of?
Frank E. Brigham Academy is part of Polk School District.
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