Serving 37 students in grades 3-8, New Beginnings - Naples 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 40-49% (which is lower than 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 6:1 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 (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Beginnings - Naples ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Beginnings - Naples's student population of 37 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
‘Truth and Honor’
School Rankings
New Beginnings - Naples 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 New Beginnings - Naples is 0.68, 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
#3097 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
Hispanic
43%
38%
Black
30%
21%
White
22%
34%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Beginnings - Naples's ranking?
New Beginnings - Naples is ranked #3097 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?
40-49% 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 New Beginnings - Naples?
37 students attend New Beginnings - Naples.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of New Beginnings - Naples students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Beginnings - Naples?
New Beginnings - Naples has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Beginnings - Naples offer ?
New Beginnings - Naples offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Beginnings - Naples part of?
New Beginnings - Naples is part of Collier School District.
In what neighborhood is New Beginnings - Naples located?
New Beginnings - Naples is located in the East Naples neighborhood of Naples, FL. There are 10 other public schools located in East Naples.
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