Serving 483 students in grades 5-12, Lealman Innovation 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lealman Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lealman Innovation Academy's student population of 483 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lealman Innovation Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lealman Innovation Academy is 0.53, 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
#3647 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
65%
21%
White
22%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lealman Innovation Academy's ranking?
Lealman Innovation Academy is ranked #3647 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lealman Innovation Academy often compared to?
Lealman Innovation Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fitzgerald Middle School, Osceola Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lealman Innovation Academy?
The graduation rate of Lealman Innovation Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lealman Innovation Academy?
483 students attend Lealman Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lealman Innovation Academy students are Black, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lealman Innovation Academy?
Lealman Innovation Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lealman Innovation Academy offer ?
Lealman Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Lealman Innovation Academy part of?
Lealman Innovation Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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