The Alva School vs. Allen Park Elementary School
Should you attend The Alva School or Allen Park 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
The Alva School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Allen Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,203 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Alva 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 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 926 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Allen Park Elementary School 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
1,203 students
926 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1492 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2684 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
13
Kindergarten Students
92
157
Grade 1 Students
81
146
Grade 2 Students
87
160
Grade 3 Students
103
169
Grade 4 Students
99
135
Grade 5 Students
102
146
Grade 6 Students
214
-
Grade 7 Students
217
-
Grade 8 Students
208
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
43%
% Black
4%
38%
% White
65%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%