Rowlett Middle Academy vs. Palmetto Charter School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rowlett Middle Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Palmetto Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 666 students in grades 6-8, Rowlett Middle Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Palmetto Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
666 students
364 students
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% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
24 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#113 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Palmetto Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Palmetto Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/141000/141413/palmetto-charter-school-chart-uDf53B.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
89%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
80%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70-74%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
-
36
Grade 1 Students
-
36
Grade 2 Students
-
36
Grade 3 Students
-
36
Grade 4 Students
-
44
Grade 5 Students
-
46
Grade 6 Students
227
45
Grade 7 Students
229
44
Grade 8 Students
210
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
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% Hispanic
25%
11%
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% Black
8%
7%
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% White
60%
79%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.57
0.36
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Palmetto Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Palmetto Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/141000/141413/palmetto-charter-school-chart-uvTAy7.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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