The Academy at the Farm is a charter school designed to meet the needs of all students by promoting academic excellence, developing productive citizens through character building, and incorporating the advancement of technology and agricultural education in the curriculum.
Serving 761 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy At The Farm ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy At The Farm ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Academy At The Farm's student population of 761 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
761 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Red, White and Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Character Matters!
School Rankings
Academy At The Farm ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy At The Farm is 0.37, 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
#269 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
38%
Black
1%
21%
White
78%
34%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy At The Farm's ranking?
Academy At The Farm is ranked #269 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Academy At The Farm?
761 students attend Academy At The Farm.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Academy At The Farm students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy At The Farm?
Academy At The Farm has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy At The Farm offer ?
Academy At The Farm offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy At The Farm part of?
Academy At The Farm is part of Pasco School District.
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