University Preparatory Academy Charter School (Closed 2018)
- University Preparatory Academy Charter School served 445 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 445 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 9% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 16% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
| American Indian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Asian (15-16) | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic (15-16) | 3% | 32% |
| Black (15-16) | 90% | 23% |
| White (15-16) | 6% | 39% |
| Hawaiian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (15-16) | 1% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15) | 73% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pinellas School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to University Preparatory Academy Charter School is Gibbs High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Midtown Academy (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Petersburg Midtown Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 298 students
0.0 miles
1701 10th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-1358 0.0 K-8 298 - Saint Petersburg Melrose Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 425 students
0.6 miles
1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2175 0.6 PK-5 425 - Saint Petersburg Campbell Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 575 students
0.7 miles
1051 7th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2650 0.7 PK-5 575 - Saint Petersburg John Hopkins Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 696 students
0.7 miles
701 16th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2400 0.7 6-8 696 - Saint Petersburg Perkins Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 577 students
0.9 miles
2205 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 893-2117 0.9 PK-5 577
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