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#1178 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 31% in state

Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud

Elementary School · Osceola · St. Cloud, FL

An Osceola charter elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2030 OLD HICKORY TREE RD, St. Cloud, FL 34772

  • Math 40% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-20.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-18.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$10,383
Chronic Absenteeism34.7%

Students at Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 45% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated948/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Cloud), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,900

Median home value

$352,400

Median rent

$1,823/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christ Centered AcademicsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–110.8 mi16Compare →
Hickory Tree Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.8 mi984Compare →
Michigan Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–51.2 mi904Compare →
Osceola Virtual Franchise (secondary)Enrollment path unverified9.1K–121.2 mi203Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Osceola

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#10 of 76
District spending per student
$10,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud

Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud is a public elementary school in St. Cloud, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 590 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,178 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud

What grades does Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud serve?

Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud?

Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud?

The student-teacher ratio at Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud rank in FL?

Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud ranks #1,178 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud's MySchoolScout rating?

Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud a charter school?

Yes, Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud a Title I school?

No, Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud?

19.5% of students at Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud 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 – 8th
Enrollment
590
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Osceola County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.7%
Area population (ZIP 34772)
33,542
Area average commute
39.7 min
Area median age
39.9
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 34772; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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