Serving 917 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication ranks in the top 30% 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 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 917 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication's student population of 917 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
917 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Showcasing the Talent in all Students
School Rankings
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication is 0.62, 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
#842 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
38%
Black
9%
21%
White
52%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication's ranking?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication is ranked #842 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication often compared to?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communicationis often viewed alongside schools like Jessie P. Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication?
917 students attend William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication offer ?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication part of?
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication is part of Manatee School District.
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