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:
41^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,533

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 688

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Hispanic:

6.8%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.4. (See more...)

Compare Details University Academy Sabl Inc ranks better than 96.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), Hispanic (6.8%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)

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

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...)

Compare University Academy Sabl Inc employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 43^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See University Academy Sabl Inc in the ranking list.)

Bay:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay 28^th 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
2014	94.47	48^th	2064	97.7%
2016	95.11	48^th	2087	97.7%
2017	97.29	15^th	2112	99.3%
2018	97.31	14^th	2118	99.3%
2019	96.61	17^th	2182	99.2%
2021	97.24	13^th	2247	99.4%
2022	96.64	22^nd	2219	99.0%
2023	93.16	91^st	2240	95.9%
2024	95.40	41^st	2256	98.2%

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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
2017	95.35	27^th	1031	97.4%
2018	96.00	22^nd	1035	97.9%
2019	95.61	27^th	1099	97.5%
2021	97.66	10^th	1136	99.1%
2022	96.60	27^th	1148	97.6%
2023	95.77	28^th	1177	97.6%
2024	93.60	43^rd	1196	96.4%

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

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	Total
2013	109	12	2	6	0	0	7	136
2014	127	16	3	11	0	0	17	174
2015	222	25	9	23	0	0	24	303
2016	278	27	10	28	1	0	22	366
2017	400	31	10	30	1	0	43	515
2018	445	34	14	30	1	0	51	575
2019	511	36	14	36	1	2	52	652
2020	538	35	14	40	0	1	41	669
2021	540	37	13	44	0	2	36	672
2022	541	35	23	47	1	4	28	679
2023	544	42	22	47	0	3	30	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for University Academy Sabl Inc

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 17^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 91^st of 2240 Elementary schools	3.3%
Ranks 27^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 28^th 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)	91	89	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (University Academy Sabl Inc)	94	92	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy Sabl Inc)	98	89	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (University Academy Sabl Inc)	95	91	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy Sabl Inc)	90	95	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (University Academy Sabl Inc)	95	95
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (University Academy Sabl Inc)	81	57	24%
5th Grade Science (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy Sabl Inc)	88	84	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	52	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (University Academy Sabl Inc)	90	88	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	53	48	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy Sabl Inc)	88	86	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (University Academy Sabl Inc)	96	93	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	52	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy Sabl Inc)	88	90	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	59	49	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Science (University Academy Sabl Inc)	86	78	8%
8th Grade Science (Bay)	51	51
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (University Academy Sabl Inc)	99	97	2%
End of Course Civics (Bay)	74	71	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (University Academy Sabl Inc)	93	96	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Bay)	65	57	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (University Academy Sabl Inc)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Bay)	62	53	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	652	688	5.5%
African American	36	42	16.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	14	22	57.1%
Hispanic	36	47	30.6%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	511	544	6.5%
Two or More Races	52	30	42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.6%	16%	11.4%

Schools Near University Academy Sabl Inc

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
University Academy Sabl Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1980 Discovery Loop	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 481-4410	688	39	17.6	16.0%	544 (79.1%)	42 (6.1%)	47 (6.8%)	22 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	30 (4.4%)	95.4	41^st of 2256 public elementary schools	98.2%		93.2	91^st of 2240 public elementary schools	95.9%	50	86.0	85.0	86.0	87.0	85.0	76.0	88.0	100.0	99.0	85.0	99.0	80.0	80.0	91.0	98.0	$9,533	$1,258	$8,276
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Northside Dr	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1506	598	35	17.0	59.0%	302 (50.5%)	118 (19.7%)	116 (19.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.4%)	35.7	1468^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.9%		24.1	1771^st of 2240 public elementary schools	20.9%	303	57.0	38.0	52.0				53.0	34.0	47.0			45.0				$10,240	$2,035	$8,204
Lucille Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Michigan Ave	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1428	503	35	14.3	71.0%	127 (25.2%)	129 (25.6%)	193 (38.4%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.7%)	41.7	1299^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.4%		31.7	1562^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	30.3%	263	43.0	36.0	53.0				57.0	52.0	50.0			67.0				$13,372	$3,111	$10,260
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace	Public	PK, KG-5	2010 W 12th St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4595	94	20	4.8	77.7%	54 (57.4%)	22 (23.4%)	5 (5.3%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	10 (10.6%)	0.5	2254^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.1%		3.7	2215^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.1%	39	11.0	7.0	6.0				6.0	0.0	0.0			6.0				$47,939	$10,072	$37,867
Palm Bay Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1104 Balboa Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	316	15	21.0	64.2%	130 (41.1%)	91 (28.8%)	60 (19.0%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.2%)	51.1	1072^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.5%		43.3	1247^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.3%	175	57.0	50.0	47.0				57.0	61.0	55.0			53.0				$9,345	$1,010	$8,335
Lynn Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 W 9th St	Lynn Haven	32444	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-1454	699	38	18.3	46.4%	510 (73.0%)	74 (10.6%)	51 (7.3%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (7.9%)	56.4	936^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.5%		47.7	1144^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.9%	208	57.0	58.0	43.0				66.0	60.0	52.0			60.0				$9,978	$1,656	$8,323
Hiland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2507 E Baldwin Rd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4685	643	33	19.4	55.7%	355 (55.2%)	101 (15.7%)	108 (16.8%)	12 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (10.1%)	29.3	1641^st of 2256 public elementary schools	27.3%		37.7	1393^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	37.8%	248	57.0	42.0	33.0				48.0	43.0	40.0			36.0				$11,649	$2,760	$8,891
Bay Haven Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2501 Hawks Landing Blvd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-3500	765	47	16.2	36.2%	533 (69.7%)	74 (9.7%)	69 (9.0%)	32 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (7.3%)	73	572^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.6%		73.7	543^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.8%	29	61.0	49.0	64.0				86.0	60.0	84.0			66.0				$8,815	$927	$7,889
Oscar Patterson Academy	Public	PK, KG-3	1025 Redwood Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 767-1610	250	10	25.0	88.8%	73 (29.2%)	107 (42.8%)	54 (21.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.2%)								(n/a)	28.0						23.0									$11,626	$2,493	$9,133
Cedar Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2826 E 15th St	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4550	562	33	17.0	76.2%	165 (29.4%)	208 (37.0%)	116 (20.6%)	9 (1.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (10.7%)	4.9	2222^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	1.5%		3.9	2212^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.3%	10	35.0	23.0	27.0				25.0	20.0	11.0			12.0				$12,092	$2,469	$9,623

Frequently Asked Questions about University Academy Sabl Inc

What district is University Academy Sabl Inc in?

Bay

What is the racial makeup of 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.

How many students attend University Academy Sabl Inc?

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

Is University Academy Sabl Inc a good school?

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

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