Independence Classical Academy vs. Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies
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School Overview
School
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies
2250 S Jenkins Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Rating
: 6/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
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Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Independence Classical 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 786 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies ranks in the top 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 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-8
Total Students
557 students
786 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2512 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1716 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
62
Grade 1 Students
59
77
Grade 2 Students
71
79
Grade 3 Students
61
90
Grade 4 Students
73
62
Grade 5 Students
57
82
Grade 6 Students
47
110
Grade 7 Students
62
96
Grade 8 Students
41
128
Grade 9 Students
14
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
25%
47%
% Black
6%
37%
% White
62%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%