Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Language & Literacy Academy For Learning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning's student population of 332 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Language & Literacy Academy For Learning is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3593 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
38%
Black
25%
21%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Polk School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Language & Literacy Academy For Learning's ranking?
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning is ranked #3593 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Language & Literacy Academy For Learning?
332 students attend Language & Literacy Academy For Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Language & Literacy Academy For Learning students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Language & Literacy Academy For Learning?
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Language & Literacy Academy For Learning offer ?
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Language & Literacy Academy For Learning part of?
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning is part of Polk School District.
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