Serving 26 students in grades 6-12, Amikids 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 <50% (which is lower 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 56%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amikids ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Amikids's student population of 26 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering young people to discover their true potential.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Amikids is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Amikids?
26 students attend Amikids.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Amikids students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Amikids offer ?
Amikids offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amikids part of?
Amikids is part of Alachua School District.
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