Serving 240 students in grades 9-12, Catapult 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 <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≤1%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Catapult Academy?
The graduation rate of Catapult Academy is 1%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Catapult Academy?
240 students attend Catapult Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Catapult Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catapult Academy?
Catapult Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catapult Academy offer ?
Catapult Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Catapult Academy part of?
Catapult Academy is part of Marion School District.
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