Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Positive Pathways Transition Center 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 6-9% (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 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Positive Pathways Transition Center's student population of 273 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Positive Pathways Transition Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Positive Pathways Transition Center is 0.62, 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
#3637 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
21-39%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
27.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Positive Pathways Transition Center's ranking?
Positive Pathways Transition Center is ranked #3637 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Positive Pathways Transition Center often compared to?
Positive Pathways Transition Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lockhart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Positive Pathways Transition Center?
The graduation rate of Positive Pathways Transition Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Positive Pathways Transition Center?
273 students attend Positive Pathways Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Positive Pathways Transition Center students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Positive Pathways Transition Center?
Positive Pathways Transition Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Positive Pathways Transition Center offer ?
Positive Pathways Transition Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Positive Pathways Transition Center part of?
Positive Pathways Transition Center is part of Orange School District.
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