St. Cloud Preparatory Academy

3101 Progress Lane
Saint Cloud, FL 34769
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
St. Cloud Preparatory Academy serves 519 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
St. Cloud Preparatory 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 31% (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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

St. Cloud Preparatory Academy's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
519 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

St. Cloud Preparatory 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 St. Cloud Preparatory Academy is 0.58, 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
#2413 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
38%
35%
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Black
5%
22%
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White
53%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
84%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Cloud Preparatory Academy's ranking?
St. Cloud Preparatory Academy is ranked #2413 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are St. Cloud Preparatory Academy often compared to?
St. Cloud Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like St. Cloud Elementary School, Narcoossee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend St. Cloud Preparatory Academy?
519 students attend St. Cloud Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of St. Cloud Preparatory Academy students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Cloud Preparatory Academy?
St. Cloud Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does St. Cloud Preparatory Academy offer ?
St. Cloud Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is St. Cloud Preparatory Academy part of?
St. Cloud Preparatory Academy is part of Osceola School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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