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Spectrum Academy

800 Se Bahama Ave
Stuart, FL 34994

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (772) 219-1870

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Spectrum Academy serves 117 students in grades 6-12.

Spectrum Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 117 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spectrum Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Spectrum Academy's student population of 117 students has grown by 53% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

117 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Spectrum Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Spectrum Academy is 0.60, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#3467 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spectrum Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

52%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spectrum Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

50%

35%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Spectrum Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

22%

White

38%

36%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Spectrum Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Spectrum Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≤20%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of Spectrum Academy and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

90%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Spectrum Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Martin School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spectrum Academy's ranking?

Spectrum Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤20% 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 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.

How many students attend Spectrum Academy?

117 students attend Spectrum Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Spectrum Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Spectrum Academy?

Spectrum Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Spectrum Academy offer ?

Spectrum Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is Spectrum Academy part of?

Spectrum Academy is part of Martin School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 117 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education