University Academy Sabl Inc

Summary:

University Academy Sabl Inc is a public charter elementary school serving 688 students in grades K-8 in Panama City, Florida. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking as high as 13th out of over 2,200 elementary schools.

University Academy Sabl Inc significantly outperforms the Bay district and state averages on standardized tests, with 86-100% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 50-60% for the district and state. The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.2% to 10.9%, which is significantly lower than nearby schools. Additionally, University Academy Sabl Inc has a much lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.99%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 46.35% to 88.8%. Interestingly, the school's spending per student ($9,533) is lower than the district average, yet it achieves significantly higher academic outcomes.

University Academy Sabl Inc's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating and top 50 statewide ranking for several consecutive years, is not solely attributable to socioeconomic factors. The nearby schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as Merriam Cherry Street Elementary and Oscar Patterson Academy, struggle to match University Academy Sabl Inc's academic achievements. This suggests that the school's success may be attributed to factors such as strong leadership, effective teaching practices, a rigorous curriculum, and a positive school culture.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1980 Discovery Loop
       Panama City, FL  32405


(850) 481-4410

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,533 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  688

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.1%
Hispanic:
6.8%
African American:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16% Help


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Compare Details University Academy Sabl Inc ranks better than 98.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details University Academy Sabl Inc ranks better than 96.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), Hispanic (6.8%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bay School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Academy Sabl Inc is 17.6. 13 elementary schools in the Bay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare University Academy Sabl Inc employs 39 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Academy Sabl Inc is $9,533. 19 elementary schools in the Bay School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

University Academy Sabl Inc was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks University Academy Sabl Inc 43rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See University Academy Sabl Inc in the ranking list.)

Bay:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay 28th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Academy Sabl Inc

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 94.47 48th 2064 97.7%
2016 95.11 48th 2087 97.7%
2017 97.29 15th 2112 99.3%
2018 97.31 14th 2118 99.3%
2019 96.61 17th 2182 99.2%
2021 97.24 13th 2247 99.4%
2022 96.64 22nd 2219 99.0%
2023 93.16 91st 2240 95.9%
2024 95.40 41st 2256 98.2%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for University Academy Sabl Inc

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.35 27th 1031 97.4%
2018 96.00 22nd 1035 97.9%
2019 95.61 27th 1099 97.5%
2021 97.66 10th 1136 99.1%
2022 96.60 27th 1148 97.6%
2023 95.77 28th 1177 97.6%
2024 93.60 43rd 1196 96.4%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for University Academy Sabl Inc

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 109 12 2 6 0 0 7 0 136
2014 127 16 3 11 0 0 17 0 174
2015 222 25 9 23 0 0 24 0 303
2016 278 27 10 28 1 0 22 0 366
2017 400 31 10 30 1 0 43 0 515
2018 445 34 14 30 1 0 51 0 575
2019 511 36 14 36 1 2 52 0 652
2020 538 35 14 40 0 1 41 0 669
2021 540 37 13 44 0 2 36 0 672
2022 541 35 23 47 1 4 28 0 679
2023 544 42 22 47 0 3 30 0 688

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Academy Sabl Inc

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 136 8.0 17.0 29.4
2014 174 12.0 14.5 35.1
2015 303 18.0 16.8 32.3
2016 366 23.0 15.9 22.7
2017 515 32.0 16.0 18.1
2018 575 39.0 14.7 19.3
2019 652 41.0 15.9 4.6
2020 669 41.0 16.3 22.3
2021 672 43.0 15.6 20.8
2022 679 40.0 16.9 18.3
2023 688 39.0 17.6 16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University Academy Sabl Inc

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 136 8.0 17.0 29.4
2014 174 12.0 14.5 35.1
2015 303 18.0 16.8 32.3
2016 366 23.0 15.9 22.7
2017 515 32.0 16.0 18.1
2018 575 39.0 14.7 19.3
2019 652 41.0 15.9 4.6
2020 669 41.0 16.3 22.3
2021 672 43.0 15.6 20.8
2022 679 40.0 16.9 18.3
2023 688 39.0 17.6 16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for University Academy Sabl Inc

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $24 (0.3%) $6,878 (99.7%) $6,902
2019 $37 (0.2%) $19,571 (99.8%) $19,608
2020 $673 (4.7%) $13,798 (95.3%) $14,471
2021 $262 (3.4%) $7,368 (96.6%) $7,630
2022 $1,252 (14.1%) $7,652 (85.9%) $8,904
2023 $1,258 (13.2%) $8,276 (86.8%) $9,533

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Academy Sabl Inc

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 91st of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.3%
Ranks 27th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 28th of 1177 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Academy Sabl Inc)9189
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)6151
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (University Academy Sabl Inc)9492
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)6255
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy Sabl Inc)9889
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)5852
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (University Academy Sabl Inc)9591
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)5954
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy Sabl Inc)9095
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)5655
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (University Academy Sabl Inc)9595
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)5449
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (University Academy Sabl Inc)8157
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Bay)5449
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy Sabl Inc)8884
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)5652
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (University Academy Sabl Inc)9088
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bay)5348
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy Sabl Inc)8886
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)5449
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (University Academy Sabl Inc)9693
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bay)5952
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy Sabl Inc)8890
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)5949
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Science (University Academy Sabl Inc)8678
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Bay)5151
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (University Academy Sabl Inc)9997
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Bay)7471
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (University Academy Sabl Inc)9396
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Bay)6557
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (University Academy Sabl Inc)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Bay)6253
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students652688
 5.5%
African American3642
 16.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1422
 57.1%
Hispanic3647
 30.6%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White511544
 6.5%
Two or More Races5230
 42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.6%16%
 11.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about University Academy Sabl Inc

Students at University Academy Sabl Inc are 79% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Yes! University Academy Sabl Inc is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 41st of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 688 students attended University Academy Sabl Inc.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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