Serving 182 students in grades 6-8, Newpoint 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
37%
Black
22%
21%
White
68%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
How many students attend Newpoint Academy?
182 students attend Newpoint Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Newpoint Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newpoint Academy?
Newpoint Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newpoint Academy offer ?
Newpoint Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Newpoint Academy part of?
Newpoint Academy is part of Escambia School District.
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