Serving 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Riverbend Academy 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverbend Academy's student population of 49 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
19 acres
School Motto
SandyPines Residential Treatment Center is dedicated to quality, individualized, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care.
School Rankings
Riverbend Academy 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 Riverbend Academy is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3547 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
38%
Black
31%
21%
White
41%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.5%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverbend Academy's ranking?
Riverbend Academy is ranked #3547 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Riverbend Academy often compared to?
Riverbend Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Willoughby Learning Center, Ese Homebound by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverbend Academy?
The graduation rate of Riverbend Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riverbend Academy?
49 students attend Riverbend Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Riverbend Academy students are White, 31% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverbend Academy?
Riverbend Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverbend Academy offer ?
Riverbend Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverbend Academy part of?
Riverbend Academy is part of Martin School District.
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