Serving 69 students in grades Prekindergarten, Sumter Professional Center & Early Learning 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
45%
21%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Sumter Professional Center & Early Learning Academy?
69 students attend Sumter Professional Center & Early Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sumter Professional Center & Early Learning Academy students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sumter Professional Center & Early Learning Academy offer ?
Sumter Professional Center & Early Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Sumter Professional Center & Early Learning Academy part of?
Sumter Professional Center & Early Learning Academy is part of Sumter School District.
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