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#2861 of 3,778 schools in FL
Sumter Prep Academy
School · Sumter · Bushnell, FL
A school in Bushnell, FL where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
709 N. WEST ST, Bushnell, FL 33513
- Math 24% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs FL 52% (2024)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sumter Prep Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (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 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sumter Prep 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,497
Median home value
$213,900
Median rent
$1,089/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Sumter Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Villages Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 3,728 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sumter
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,326NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sumter Prep Academy is listed in SUMTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sumter Prep Academy
Sumter Prep Academy is a public school in Bushnell, FL, part of Sumter, serving approximately 90 students in grades 1st-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,861 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sumter Prep Academy
What grades does Sumter Prep Academy serve?
Sumter Prep Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Sumter Prep Academy?
Sumter Prep Academy has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumter Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumter Prep Academy is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sumter Prep Academy rank in FL?
Sumter Prep Academy ranks #2,861 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sumter Prep Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sumter Prep 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 Sumter Prep Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumter Prep Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sumter Prep Academy a charter school?
No, Sumter Prep Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sumter Prep Academy a Title I school?
No, Sumter Prep Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sumter Prep Academy?
53.3% of students at Sumter Prep 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
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sumter County
- Phone
- (352) 568-1113
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 33513)
- 13,647
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 33513; 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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