Positive Expectations Academy serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
57%
21%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Positive Expectations Academy?
14 students attend Positive Expectations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Positive Expectations Academy students are Black, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Positive Expectations Academy?
Positive Expectations Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Positive Expectations Academy offer ?
Positive Expectations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Positive Expectations Academy part of?
Positive Expectations Academy is part of St. Lucie School District.
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