Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Galloway 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
88%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Galloway Academy?
48 students attend Galloway Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Galloway Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galloway Academy?
Galloway Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Galloway Academy offer ?
Galloway Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Galloway Academy part of?
Galloway Academy is part of Gadsden School District.
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