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Public elementary school · Escambia · Pensacola, Florida

Global Learning Academy

Global Learning Academy rates 6.2, below most Escambia elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.2this school

6.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Escambia median is 6.7.

#2,143 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Escambia: 35 elementary schools rated, median 6.7

The brief

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

It ranks 2,143 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 27 of 63 in Escambia.

Global Learning Academy is listed in Escambia, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math35%29 points below the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 203 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading40%21 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 203 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2011–2026), then recovered 22 points since 2022, reaching 38% in 2026.2026 FAST; 42 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.4
50% of the rating
Academics
4.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2011-2026) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2011-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2011-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Global Learning Academy and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
60
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
30
Some Transit
Bike Score
75
Very Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Oakcrest Elementary School1.7 mi
    7.2Compare →
  2. West Pensacola Elementary School2.4 mi
    7.0Compare →
  3. Global Learning Academythis school
    6.2
  4. Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise2.5 mi
    6.0Compare →
  5. Escambia Virtual Instruction Program2.5 mi
    3.5Compare →
  6. C. A. Weis Elementary School1.8 mi
    3.2Compare →
  7. Coastal Connections Academy1.7 mi · charter
    2.9Compare →
  8. Hospital & Homebound2.5 mi
    not ratedCompare →
  9. Tap PK Babies2.5 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Global Learning Academy among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #2,143 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Global Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Global Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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, 2011-2026) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2026).

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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
487
Student-teacher ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Escambia County
Phone
(850) 430-7560
Rank in district
#27 of 63
Schools in district
70
District spending per student
$12,299
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32505)
27,543
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
35.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.