Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg D, Bldg
Gainesville, FL 32601
Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School serves 120 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(12-13)
≤10%
58%
(12-13)
30-39%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
60%
21%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School?
120 students attend Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School?
Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School offer ?
Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School part of?
Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.

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