Serving 115 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Obama Academy For Boys 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 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-29%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
37%
Black
99%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend The Obama Academy For Boys?
115 students attend The Obama Academy For Boys.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of The Obama Academy For Boys students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does The Obama Academy For Boys offer ?
The Obama Academy For Boys offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Obama Academy For Boys part of?
The Obama Academy For Boys is part of Broward School District.
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