Path Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 37 students in grades 3-12, Path 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(20-21)
≤10%
48%
(20-21)
≤10%
52%
(20-21)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
38%
Black
76%
21%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
78.4%
27.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Path Academy?
37 students attend Path Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Path Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Path Academy offer ?
Path Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Path Academy part of?
Path Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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