Serving 1,243 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Slam Academy At Apollo Beach 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach's student population of 1,243 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slam Academy At Apollo Beach is 0.69, 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
#2513 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slam Academy At Apollo Beach's ranking?
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach is ranked #2513 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Slam Academy At Apollo Beach often compared to?
Slam Academy At Apollo Beachis often viewed alongside schools like Thompson Elementary School, Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Slam Academy At Apollo Beach?
1,243 students attend Slam Academy At Apollo Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Slam Academy At Apollo Beach students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Slam Academy At Apollo Beach?
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Slam Academy At Apollo Beach offer ?
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Slam Academy At Apollo Beach part of?
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach is part of Hillsborough School District.
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