Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Reading Edge Academy 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Reading Edge Academy's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Reading Edge Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Reading Edge Academy 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
#1420 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
47%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Reading Edge Academy's ranking?
The Reading Edge Academy is ranked #1420 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are The Reading Edge Academy often compared to?
The Reading Edge Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Burns Science And Technology Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Reading Edge Academy?
295 students attend The Reading Edge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of The Reading Edge Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% 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 The Reading Edge Academy?
The Reading Edge Academy has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Reading Edge Academy offer ?
The Reading Edge Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Reading Edge Academy part of?
The Reading Edge Academy is part of Volusia School District.
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