Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-12, La Amistad 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Amistad ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Amistad's student population of 34 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Amistad is 0.37, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
79%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 schools are La Amistad often compared to?
La Amistadis often viewed alongside schools like Magnolia School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Amistad?
The graduation rate of La Amistad is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend La Amistad?
34 students attend La Amistad.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of La Amistad students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Amistad?
La Amistad has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does La Amistad offer ?
La Amistad offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is La Amistad part of?
La Amistad is part of Orange School District.
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