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James E. Stephens Academy vs. Alturas Elementary School

Should you attend James E. Stephens Academy or Alturas Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
James E. Stephens Academy
1350 Maple Ave N
Bartow, FL 33830
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Alturas Elementary School
420 4th St
Alturas, FL 33820
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Alturas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James E. Stephens Academy 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alturas Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
328 students
296 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James E. Stephens Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alturas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James E. Stephens Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alturas Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James E. Stephens Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alturas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James E. Stephens Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alturas Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3234 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#1654 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James E. Stephens Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alturas Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
55-59%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James E. Stephens Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alturas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James E. Stephens Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alturas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James E. Stephens Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alturas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James E. Stephens Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alturas Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
62
17
Kindergarten Students
41
53
Grade 1 Students
57
45
Grade 2 Students
55
41
Grade 3 Students
51
56
Grade 4 Students
31
44
Grade 5 Students
31
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James E. Stephens Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alturas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James E. Stephens Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alturas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
44%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James E. Stephens Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alturas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
18%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James E. Stephens Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alturas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James E. Stephens Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alturas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of James E. Stephens Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alturas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James E. Stephens Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alturas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(12-13 School Year Data)
8%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James E. Stephens Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alturas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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