Serving 13 students in grades 6-8, Phoenix Of Excellence 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix Of Excellence's student population of 13 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Phoenix Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix Of Excellence is 0.26, 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
#2717 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
85%
21%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Of Excellence's ranking?
Phoenix Of Excellence is ranked #2717 out of 3,704 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Phoenix Of Excellence?
13 students attend Phoenix Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Phoenix Of Excellence students are Black, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Of Excellence?
Phoenix Of Excellence has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Phoenix Of Excellence offer ?
Phoenix Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Phoenix Of Excellence part of?
Phoenix Of Excellence is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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