Serving 49 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Visible Men Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Visible Men Academy's student population of 49 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2015
School Rankings
Visible Men Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Visible Men Academy is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2591 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Hispanic
47%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
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 is Visible Men Academy's ranking?
Visible Men Academy is ranked #2591 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Visible Men Academy?
49 students attend Visible Men Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Visible Men Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Visible Men Academy?
Visible Men Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Visible Men Academy offer ?
Visible Men Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Visible Men Academy part of?
Visible Men Academy is part of Manatee School District.
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