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Acceleration West vs. Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.

Should you attend Acceleration West or Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Acceleration West
2751 Lake Stanley Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.
8950 Nw 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33150
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Acceleration West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 236 students in grades 7-12, Acceleration West 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
236 students
80 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Acceleration West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Acceleration West.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education..
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Acceleration West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Acceleration West with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orange School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3150 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3406 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Acceleration West, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education., encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acceleration West who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acceleration West who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acceleration West who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in FL)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Acceleration West with the average graduation rate observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. with the average graduation rate observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Acceleration West by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. by grade.
Grade 7 Students
63
-
Grade 8 Students
26
-
Grade 9 Students
47
6
Grade 10 Students
40
17
Grade 11 Students
55
34
Grade 12 Students
5
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Acceleration West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education., versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
50%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Acceleration West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education., versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
38%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Acceleration West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education., versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Acceleration West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education., versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Acceleration West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.60
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Acceleration West, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education., juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Acceleration West, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education., juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Acceleration West, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education., juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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