Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-8, University Preparatory Academy Charter School 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 9% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)9%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)16%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
32%
Black
(15-16)90%
23%
White
(15-16)6%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
73%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Charter School?
445 students attend University Preparatory Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of University Preparatory Academy Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does University Preparatory Academy Charter School offer ?
University Preparatory Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is University Preparatory Academy Charter School part of?
University Preparatory Academy Charter School is part of Pinellas School District.
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