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#2858 of 3,778 schools in FL
Journeys Academy
School · Seminole · Sanford, FL
A Seminole school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1722 W AIRPORT BLVD, Sanford, FL 32771
- Math 13% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Journeys Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2012, to 12% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Journeys Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,798/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sanford), 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
$74,520
Median home value
$332,500
Median rent
$1,584/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fl Academy SanfordPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Central Florida AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Endeavor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Seminole County Virtual Franchise (scvs)Enrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–12 | Not available | 258 | Compare → |
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.
Seminole
- Schools in district
- 76
- Rank in district
- #62 of 71
- District spending per student
- $10,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Journeys Academy is listed in SEMINOLE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Journeys Academy
Journeys Academy is a public school in Sanford, FL, part of Seminole, serving approximately 138 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,858 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Journeys Academy
What grades does Journeys Academy serve?
Journeys Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Journeys Academy?
Journeys Academy has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journeys Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Journeys Academy is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Journeys Academy rank in FL?
Journeys Academy ranks #2,858 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Journeys Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Journeys Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Journeys Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Journeys Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Journeys Academy a charter school?
No, Journeys Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Journeys Academy a Title I school?
No, Journeys Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Journeys Academy?
84.1% of students at Journeys 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
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Seminole County
- Phone
- (407) 320-7827
- Area population (ZIP 32771)
- 59,708
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 32771; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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