Serving 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Big Pine Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Pine Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Pine Academy's student population of 99 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Big Pine Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Pine Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Pine Academy's ranking?
Big Pine Academy is ranked #967 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Big Pine Academy often compared to?
Big Pine Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sugarloaf School, Stanley Switlik Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Big Pine Academy?
99 students attend Big Pine Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Big Pine Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Pine Academy?
Big Pine Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Big Pine Academy offer ?
Big Pine Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Big Pine Academy part of?
Big Pine Academy is part of Monroe School District.
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