Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Beginnings Education Center 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (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 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!
School Rankings
New Beginnings Education Center 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 New Beginnings Education Center is 0.58, 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
#3655 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
37%
Black
22%
21%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Beginnings Education Center's ranking?
New Beginnings Education Center is ranked #3655 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are New Beginnings Education Center often compared to?
New Beginnings Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Zenith Accelerated Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 87%.
How many students attend New Beginnings Education Center?
201 students attend New Beginnings Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of New Beginnings Education Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Beginnings Education Center?
New Beginnings Education Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Beginnings Education Center offer ?
New Beginnings Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Beginnings Education Center part of?
New Beginnings Education Center is part of Osceola School District.
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