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Belmont Academy

Summary:

Belmont Academy is a public charter school located in Lake City, Florida, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 759 students. The school is part of the Columbia District, which is ranked 27th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belmont Academy consistently outperforms the Columbia District and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, including EOC (End-of-Course) exams, FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) assessments, and Statewide Science tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Belmont Academy's proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state in subjects like Algebra 1 (76% vs. 52% and 55%), Geometry (78% vs. 52% and 53%), Biology 1 (87% vs. 60% and 67%), and Civics (86% vs. 66% and 67%). The school's performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics is also impressive, with proficiency rates often exceeding 70% across different grade levels, compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Belmont Academy has maintained exceptional four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.3% to 100% over the past five school years, which is significantly higher than the state's average graduation rate of around 86-88%.

While Belmont Academy's academic performance is exceptional, the nearby Pathways Academy has significantly lower academic performance and graduation rates. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Pathways Academy's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 and 8th-grade Science are 0%, compared to Belmont Academy's 76% and 84%, respectively. Pathways Academy also has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 71.1%, compared to Belmont Academy's 22.2% in the 2022-2023 school year. This stark contrast highlights the importance of effective educational strategies and interventions in serving diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1476 SW Walter Ave
       Lake City, FL  32024

(386) 487-0487

District: Columbia

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,337 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  759

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.6%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belmont Academy ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Belmont Academy ranks better than 94.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Belmont Academy ranks better than 88.7% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Belmont Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (80.6%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belmont Academy is 18.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belmont Academy is $8,337.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Belmont Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Belmont Academy 62nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Belmont Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Belmont Academy 91st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Belmont Academy in the ranking list.)

Columbia:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 27th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Belmont Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 83.27 311th 2087 85.1%
2017 90.02 151st 2112 92.9%
2018 92.27 95th 2118 95.5%
2019 92.33 87th 2182 96.0%
2021 87.73 248th 2247 89.0%
2022 84.57 310th 2219 86.0%
2023 91.59 126th 2240 94.4%
2024 94.11 69th 2256 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Belmont Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 92.97 45th 997 95.5%
2017 85.95 131st 1031 87.3%
2018 90.74 79th 1035 92.4%
2019 88.67 97th 1099 91.2%
2021 84.92 133rd 1136 88.3%
2022 88.04 103rd 1148 91.0%
2023 90.83 73rd 1177 93.8%
2024 91.83 62nd 1196 94.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Belmont Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 87.93 28th 693 96.0%
2017 74.57 83rd 714 88.4%
2018 76.17 84th 716 88.3%
2019 83.66 42nd 734 94.3%
2021 73.65 95th 746 87.3%
2022 74.82 98th 774 87.3%
2023 75.06 100th 792 87.4%
2024 76.32 91st 807 88.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Belmont Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 262 2 0 16 9 0 7 0 296
2015 320 3 0 27 9 0 11 0 370
2016 381 5 1 28 13 0 8 0 436
2017 374 6 5 23 8 0 11 0 427
2018 395 9 10 24 6 0 16 0 460
2019 414 18 15 19 5 0 22 0 493
2020 459 15 16 32 6 0 25 0 553
2021 495 13 13 32 5 0 30 0 588
2022 607 20 15 49 2 0 38 0 731
2023 612 20 18 63 2 0 44 0 759

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 Belmont Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 296 19.0 15.5 0
2015 370 20.0 18.5 0.8
2016 436 26.0 16.7 1.4
2017 427 30.0 14.2 1.9
2018 460 28.0 16.4 7.2
2019 493 31.0 15.9 25.4
2020 553 32.0 17.2 22.8
2021 588 34.0 17.2 25.3
2022 731 36.0 20.3 26.9
2023 759 41.0 18.5 39.1

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 Belmont Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 296 19.0 15.5 0
2015 370 20.0 18.5 0.8
2016 436 26.0 16.7 1.4
2017 427 30.0 14.2 1.9
2018 460 28.0 16.4 7.2
2019 493 31.0 15.9 25.4
2020 553 32.0 17.2 22.8
2021 588 34.0 17.2 25.3
2022 731 36.0 20.3 26.9
2023 759 41.0 18.5 39.1

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 Belmont Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $6,574 (100.0%) $6,574
2019 $00 (0.0%) $6,741 (100.0%) $6,741
2020 $00 (0.0%) $6,604 (100.0%) $6,604
2021 $00 (0.0%) $6,198 (100.0%) $6,198
2022 $00 (0.0%) $6,478 (100.0%) $6,478
2023 $892 (10.7%) $7,445 (89.3%) $8,337

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Belmont Academy

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 87th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 126th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.6%
Ranks 97th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 73rd of 1177 Middle schools
 2.6%
Ranks 42nd of 734 High schoolsRanks 100th of 792 High schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Academy)9393
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)6856
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belmont Academy)8989
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia)7066
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Academy)9086
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)6260
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Academy)7985
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)6471
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Academy)8665
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)5959
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Academy)8960
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)6560
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Belmont Academy)9571
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia)5950
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Academy)6781
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)5752
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Academy)8681
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)6956
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Academy)8571
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)5346
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Belmont Academy)9067
 23%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)6352
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Academy)8369
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)5447
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Academy)9474
 20%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)4748
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont Academy)9081
 9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)4945
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Belmont Academy)7978
 1%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Columbia)6355
 8%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Belmont Academy)10083
 17%
   End of Course US History (Columbia)6360
 3%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Belmont Academy)9894
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Columbia)7261
 11%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Belmont Academy)8775
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Columbia)6449
 15%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Belmont Academy)8976
 13%
   End of Course Geometry (Columbia)5047
 3%
   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 Students493759
 54%
African American1820
 11.1%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian1518
 20%
Hispanic1963
 231.6%
Pacific Islander00
White414612
 47.8%
Two or More Races2244
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.4%39.1%
 13.8%

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Students at Belmont Academy are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Yes! Belmont Academy is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 69th of 2256 Florida alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 759 students attended Belmont Academy.


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