New Beginnings Education Center serves 239 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
New Beginnings Education Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Beginnings Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Beginnings Education Center's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
239 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
New Beginnings Education Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of New Beginnings Education Center is 0.63, 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
#3648 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
54%
36%

Black
24%
21%

White
15%
36%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
<50%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Beginnings Education Center's ranking?
New Beginnings Education Center is ranked #3648 out of 3,655 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Beginnings Education Center?
The graduation rate of New Beginnings Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend New Beginnings Education Center?
239 students attend New Beginnings Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of New Beginnings Education Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Beginnings Education Center?
New Beginnings Education Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does New Beginnings Education Center offer ?
New Beginnings Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is New Beginnings Education Center part of?
New Beginnings Education Center is part of Osceola School District.
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