Very Good
#1084 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 29% in state
Belmont Academy
School · Columbia · Lake City, FL
A Columbia charter school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1476 SW WALTER AVE, Lake City, FL 32024
- Math 90% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Belmont Academy score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Belmont Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,066
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in COLUMBIA
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prek EseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | Not available | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Columbia
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #7 of 15
- District spending per student
- $10,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belmont Academy is listed in COLUMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belmont Academy
Belmont Academy is a public school in Lake City, FL, part of Columbia, serving approximately 823 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,084 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belmont Academy
What grades does Belmont Academy serve?
Belmont Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Belmont Academy?
Belmont Academy has an enrollment of approximately 823 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Academy is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belmont Academy rank in FL?
Belmont Academy ranks #1,084 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Belmont Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Belmont Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belmont Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belmont Academy has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Belmont Academy a charter school?
Yes, Belmont Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Belmont Academy a Title I school?
No, Belmont Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belmont Academy?
37.2% of students at Belmont Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 823
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (386) 487-0487
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 32024)
- 20,644
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32024; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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