Sweetwater Branch Academy serves 70 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (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 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Hispanic
3%
38%
Black
67%
21%
White
24%
34%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
30-39% 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?
70 students attend Sweetwater Branch Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sweetwater Branch Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweetwater Branch Academy?
Sweetwater Branch Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Branch Academy offer ?
Sweetwater Branch Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sweetwater Branch Academy part of?
Sweetwater Branch Academy is part of Alachua School District.
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