Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Glades Academy Inc 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 94% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glades Academy Inc's student population of 271 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Rankings
Glades Academy Inc 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 Glades Academy Inc is 0.40, 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
#3079 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
75%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glades Academy Inc's ranking?
Glades Academy Inc is ranked #3079 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Glades Academy Inc?
271 students attend Glades Academy Inc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Glades Academy Inc students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glades Academy Inc?
Glades Academy Inc has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glades Academy Inc offer ?
Glades Academy Inc offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glades Academy Inc part of?
Glades Academy Inc is part of Palm Beach School District.
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