Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-12, South Florida Autism Charter School Inc 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc's student population of 259 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Florida Autism Charter School Inc is 0.46, 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
#3454 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
16%
21%
White
12%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Florida Autism Charter School Inc's ranking?
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc is ranked #3454 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are South Florida Autism Charter School Inc often compared to?
South Florida Autism Charter School Incis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Beach School For Autism, Robert Renick Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Florida Autism Charter School Inc?
The graduation rate of South Florida Autism Charter School Inc is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Florida Autism Charter School Inc?
259 students attend South Florida Autism Charter School Inc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Florida Autism Charter School Inc students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Florida Autism Charter School Inc?
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Florida Autism Charter School Inc offer ?
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is South Florida Autism Charter School Inc part of?
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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