Serving 138 students in grades 6-8, Channelside Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
24%
21%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Channelside Academy Middle School?
138 students attend Channelside Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Channelside Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Channelside Academy Middle School?
Channelside Academy Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Channelside Academy Middle School offer ?
Channelside Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Channelside Academy Middle School part of?
Channelside Academy Middle School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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