Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred vs. Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,039 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 758 students in grades 6-11, Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence 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 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-11
Total Students
1,039 students
758 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2136 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3247 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
340
110
Grade 7 Students
363
144
Grade 8 Students
336
172
Grade 9 Students
-
133
Grade 10 Students
-
123
Grade 11 Students
-
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
49%
44%
% Black
18%
28%
% White
29%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%