Northwest Florida Ballet Academie

Summary:

Northwest Florida Ballet Academie is an alternative public school located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, serving grades 3-9 with a total enrollment of 141 students, and is part of the highly-ranked Okaloosa School District.

The school consistently outperforms the Okaloosa district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 100% proficiency rates in Algebra 1, Civics, and 8th-grade Science, compared to 61%, 73%, and 60% for the district, respectively. The school's student population is predominantly White, at 73.05%, which is higher than the nearby Okaloosa Academy and Silver Sands-Excep. Children schools. Additionally, Northwest Florida Ballet Academie has consistently low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.7% to 9.3% over the past five school years, significantly lower than the 58.4% rate at Okaloosa Academy.

The school's focus on ballet and the arts, along with its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 19:1, may be contributing factors to its exceptional academic performance. Furthermore, the school spends more per student, at $11,116 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to $9,302 at Okaloosa Academy and $49,530 at Silver Sands-Excep. Children, highlighting the unique educational environment and resources available at the Ballet Academie.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 3-10

 310 Perry Ave SE
       Fort Walton Beach, FL  32548


(850) 664-7787

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,116 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest Florida Ballet Academie ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.86. (See more...)
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Compare Details Northwest Florida Ballet Academie ranks better than 99.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.29. (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 (73%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Florida Ballet Academie is 19. 5 alternative schools in the Okaloosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Northwest Florida Ballet Academie employs 7.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Florida Ballet Academie is $11,116. 4 alternative schools in the Okaloosa School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest Florida Ballet Academie was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Florida Ballet Academie 7th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Northwest Florida Ballet Academie in the ranking list.)

Okaloosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Okaloosa 12th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwest Florida Ballet Academie

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.55 222nd 1688 86.8%
2007 89.61 117th 1786 93.4%
2008 96.01 12th 1789 99.3%
2009 93.09 44th 1847 97.6%
2010 92.20 61st 1919 96.8%
2011 90.80 92nd 1985 95.4%
2012 88.84 155th 1984 92.2%
2013 81.27 330th 2029 83.7%
2014 87.40 207th 2064 90.0%
2016 85.42 259th 2087 87.6%
2017 91.29 120th 2112 94.3%
2018 87.80 213th 2118 89.9%
2019 90.74 136th 2182 93.8%
2021 93.21 99th 2247 95.6%
2022 96.15 29th 2219 98.7%
2023 94.73 49th 2240 97.8%
2024 94.86 55th 2256 97.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Northwest Florida Ballet Academie

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 95.30 11th 740 98.5%
2011 96.70 5th 891 99.4%
2012 94.38 25th 897 97.2%
2013 79.83 164th 956 82.8%
2014 91.23 57th 999 94.3%
2016 76.37 210th 997 78.9%
2017 93.43 53rd 1031 94.9%
2018 85.06 140th 1035 86.5%
2019 95.89 24th 1099 97.8%
2021 90.46 79th 1136 93.0%
2022 98.28 10th 1148 99.1%
2023 97.98 5th 1177 99.6%
2024 98.29 7th 1196 99.4%
See the entire list of Florida Alternative School Rankings!

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

Northwest Florida Ballet Academie Test Scores
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by a parent
Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Open Quote This is an excellent school. The staff truely care about each student and encourage each child to be the best they can be in academics and the arts. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northwest Florida Ballet Academie

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 25 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 30
2003 25 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 30
2004 54 6 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 68
2005 70 8 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 85
2006 71 11 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 87
2007 68 7 1 3 1 n/a n/a 7 87
2008 73 8 3 8 1 n/a n/a 12 105
2009 84 8 2 5 1 n/a n/a 11 111
2010 104 9 2 5 0 n/a n/a 12 132
2011 117 7 4 5 0 0 13 0 146
2012 111 8 5 7 1 0 10 0 142
2013 102 11 5 10 1 1 10 0 140
2014 103 13 7 10 1 1 9 0 144
2015 106 8 5 5 1 1 11 0 137
2016 104 9 7 4 1 1 12 0 138
2017 104 10 7 5 1 1 12 0 140
2018 99 7 4 12 0 1 16 0 139
2019 92 11 6 14 0 1 16 0 140
2020 95 9 4 14 0 1 15 0 138
2021 93 8 2 12 3 0 10 0 128
2022 95 6 3 16 2 0 8 0 130
2023 103 5 3 13 3 1 13 0 141

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 Northwest Florida Ballet Academie

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 30 1.0 30.0 33.3
2003 30 1.0 30.0 33.3
2004 68 2.0 34.0 29.4
2005 85 3.0 28.3 25.9
2006 87 5.0 17.4 25.3
2007 87 5.0 17.4 22.5
2008 105 6.0 17.5 19.4
2009 111 6.6 17.1 28
2010 132 8.5 15.5 27.5
2011 146 8.0 18.2 30.8
2012 142 9.0 15.7 25.4
2013 140 8.0 17.5 25.7
2014 144 8.0 18.0 20.8
2015 137 7.0 19.5 30.7
2016 138 8.0 17.2 27.5
2017 140 8.0 17.5 27.9
2018 139 8.0 17.3 33.8
2019 140 7.4 18.9 30
2020 138 7.4 18.6 33.3
2021 128 7.4 17.2 35.2
2022 130 6.4 20.3 31.5
2023 141 7.4 19.0 39

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 Northwest Florida Ballet Academie

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 30 1.0 30.0 33.3
2003 30 1.0 30.0 33.3
2004 68 2.0 34.0 29.4
2005 85 3.0 28.3 25.9
2006 87 5.0 17.4 25.3
2007 87 5.0 17.4 22.5
2008 105 6.0 17.5 19.4
2009 111 6.6 17.1 28
2010 132 8.5 15.5 27.5
2011 146 8.0 18.2 30.8
2012 142 9.0 15.7 25.4
2013 140 8.0 17.5 25.7
2014 144 8.0 18.0 20.8
2015 137 7.0 19.5 30.7
2016 138 8.0 17.2 27.5
2017 140 8.0 17.5 27.9
2018 139 8.0 17.3 33.8
2019 140 7.4 18.9 30
2020 138 7.4 18.6 33.3
2021 128 7.4 17.2 35.2
2022 130 6.4 20.3 31.5
2023 141 7.4 19.0 39

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 Northwest Florida Ballet Academie

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $85 (1.0%) $8,540 (99.0%) $8,625
2019 $83 (0.9%) $8,776 (99.1%) $8,858
2020 $60 (0.7%) $8,918 (99.3%) $8,978
2021 $336 (3.0%) $10,773 (97.0%) $11,108
2022 $844 (7.7%) $10,050 (92.3%) $10,893
2023 $477 (4.3%) $10,640 (95.7%) $11,116

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Florida Ballet Academie

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 49th of 2240 Elementary schools
 4%
Ranks 24th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 5th of 1177 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)8083
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6658
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)8086
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7365
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)9485
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)8785
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7465
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)7895
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6762
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)7890
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7158
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)7895
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Okaloosa)6357
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)8194
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6358
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)92100
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)6254
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)9492
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)5853
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)9391
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7362
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade Science (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)100100
   8th Grade Science (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Northwest Florida Ballet Academie)100100
   End of Course Civics (Okaloosa)7870
 8%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students140141
 0.7%
African American115
 54.5%
American Indian03
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic1413
 7.1%
Pacific Islander11
White92103
 12%
Two or More Races1613
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30%39%
 9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Florida Ballet Academie

Students at Northwest Florida Ballet Academie are 73% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 141 students attended Northwest Florida Ballet Academie.

Yes! Northwest Florida Ballet Academie is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 55th of 2256 Florida alternative schools.


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