Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology vs. Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math
Should you attend Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology or Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology
10444 Tillery Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
Spring Hill, FL 34608
Rating
: 10/
Top 5%10
Top Rankings
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 217 students in grades 6-8, Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,456 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
217 students
1,456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
90 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#165 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
98
Grade 1 Students
-
107
Grade 2 Students
-
146
Grade 3 Students
-
159
Grade 4 Students
-
168
Grade 5 Students
-
163
Grade 6 Students
66
206
Grade 7 Students
66
209
Grade 8 Students
85
200
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
23%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
64%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%