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#2960 of 3,778 schools in FL

Global Learning Academy

Elementary School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL

An Escambia elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 N P ST, Pensacola, FL 32505

  • Math 29% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-31.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$12,299
Chronic Absenteeism44.8%

Students at Global Learning Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Global Learning 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$41,039

Median home value

$120,300

Median rent

$1,053/mo

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

48.3%

Poverty rate

25.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32505; 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
Dixon School of Arts and SciencesPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–110.9 mi266Compare →
Bb C Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privateK–51.2 mi69Compare →
East Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–121.2 mi132Compare →
A. K. Suter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–5Not available538Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Escambia

Schools in district
70
Rank in district
#38 of 62
District spending per student
$12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Global Learning Academy is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Global Learning Academy

Global Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,960 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Global Learning Academy

What grades does Global Learning Academy serve?

Global Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Global Learning Academy?

Global Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Global Learning Academy is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Global Learning Academy rank in FL?

Global Learning Academy ranks #2,960 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Global Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Global Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Global Learning Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Learning Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Global Learning Academy a charter school?

No, Global Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Global Learning Academy a Title I school?

No, Global Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Learning Academy?

87.7% of students at Global Learning 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 – 5th
Enrollment
487
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Escambia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.8%
Area population (ZIP 32505)
27,543
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
35.1
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 32505; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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