Serving 167 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Samsula Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samsula Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Samsula Academy's student population of 167 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Samsula Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samsula Academy is 0.17, 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
#1123 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
91%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samsula Academy's ranking?
Samsula Academy is ranked #1123 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Samsula Academy often compared to?
Samsula Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Burns Science And Technology Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Samsula Academy?
167 students attend Samsula Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Samsula Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samsula Academy?
Samsula Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Samsula Academy offer ?
Samsula Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Samsula Academy part of?
Samsula Academy is part of Volusia School District.
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