Positive Expectations Academy (Closed 2014)
Positive Expectations Academy served 14 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
33%
Black
57%
22%
White
43%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Recent Articles
Tutoring & Supplemental Education: The Pros and Cons
We look at the pros and cons of personal tutors, learning centers and other types of supplemental education.
What Public School Students Should Expect After COVID-19
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the financial impact of COVID-19 on public schools and what to expect in the future. We’ll talk about the effects of budget cuts and other challenges affecting the public school system for the remainder of this school year and into the next.
Miami-Dade Teachers to Receive Mental Health Training
In response to the Sandy Hook tragedy, Miami-Dade Schools will now be offering mandatory mental health training to faculty and staff inside the district schools.
