Excellent
#100 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 3% in state
University Academy Sabl Inc
Elementary School · Bay · Panama City, FL
A Bay charter elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1980 DISCOVERY LOOP, Panama City, FL 32405
- Math 94% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Academy Sabl Inc score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 89% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where University Academy Sabl Inc 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Panama City), 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
$71,002
Median home value
$255,100
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City Advanced SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Bacot AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Gulf Coast School for AutismPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bay
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #1 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
University Academy Sabl Inc is listed in BAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Academy Sabl Inc
University Academy Sabl Inc is a public elementary school in Panama City, FL, part of Bay, serving approximately 707 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Academy Sabl Inc
What grades does University Academy Sabl Inc serve?
University Academy Sabl Inc serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend University Academy Sabl Inc?
University Academy Sabl Inc has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Academy Sabl Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at University Academy Sabl Inc is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Academy Sabl Inc rank in FL?
University Academy Sabl Inc ranks #100 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is University Academy Sabl Inc's MySchoolScout rating?
University Academy Sabl Inc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 University Academy Sabl Inc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Academy Sabl Inc has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is University Academy Sabl Inc a charter school?
Yes, University Academy Sabl Inc is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Academy Sabl Inc a Title I school?
No, University Academy Sabl Inc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Academy Sabl Inc?
13.0% of students at University Academy Sabl Inc 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (850) 481-4410
- Area population (ZIP 32405)
- 29,336
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 32405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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