Serving 169 students in grades 6-12, Spectrum 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spectrum Academy's student population of 169 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spectrum 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 Spectrum Academy is 0.63, 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
#3645 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-54%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-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 Spectrum Academy's ranking?
Spectrum Academy is ranked #3645 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Spectrum Academy often compared to?
Spectrum Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spectrum Academy?
The graduation rate of Spectrum Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Spectrum Academy?
169 students attend Spectrum Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Spectrum Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spectrum Academy?
Spectrum Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spectrum Academy offer ?
Spectrum Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spectrum Academy part of?
Spectrum Academy is part of Martin School District.
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