Excellent
#687 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 18% in state
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Elementary School · Glades · Okeechobee, FL
A Glades charter elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 E HARNEY POND RD NE, Okeechobee, FL 34974
- Math 91% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs FL 53% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 36 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,671
Median home value
$162,900
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34974; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in GLADES
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glades WestEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | Not available | 4 | Compare → |
| Moore Haven Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 371 | Compare → |
| West Glades SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 628 | 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.
Glades
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School is listed in GLADES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School is a public elementary school in Okeechobee, FL, part of Glades, serving approximately 294 students in grades Pre-K-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
What grades does Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School serve?
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School?
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
How does Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School rank in FL?
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School ranks #687 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School a charter school?
Yes, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School a Title I school?
No, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School?
1.0% of students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School 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
- 294
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Glades County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.3%
- Phone
- (863) 467-2501
- Area population (ZIP 34974)
- 23,994
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 34974; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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