Serving 151 students in grades 6-12, Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy's student population of 151 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Maynard A Traviss Technical 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 Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy is 0.64, 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
#2689 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
38%
Black
15%
21%
White
50%
34%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy's ranking?
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy is ranked #2689 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy?
151 students attend Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy?
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy offer ?
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy part of?
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy is part of Polk School District.
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