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Sumter Prep Academy

Public, Alternative Grades 1-12

1138^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 6% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Sumter Prep Academy in Bushnell, FL, is a small alternative school serving 101 students in grades 1 through 12 within the Sumter district, designed for students who have struggled in traditional school settings.

The school faces significant challenges, most notably a chronic absenteeism rate of nearly 80%—roughly three times higher than the district average and 2.5 times higher than the state average. This is a stark contrast to nearby alternative schools like Villages Charter School, which reports a 12.1% chronic absenteeism rate. Academic proficiency is extremely low, with most subjects showing single-digit or low-teen proficiency rates. For example, Algebra 1 and Biology 1 EOC scores are both at 14%, compared to district averages around 76-79%. The graduation rate has been 0% for five consecutive years, while other alternative schools in the area, such as Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise and Sumter Virtual Franchise, report 100% graduation rates.

Despite spending a high $28,634 per student—nearly double that of Villages Charter and over four times that of Hernando Eschool—these investments have not translated into improved outcomes. There is one bright spot: 6th graders scored 60% proficient in English Language Arts, nearly matching the state average, though this success does not carry into 7th and 8th grades. The school appears to serve a high-needs population, but the data suggests a fundamental need for restructuring its approach to student engagement and academic support.

101

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,634

Per pupil spending ?

54.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

709 N West St
Bushnell, FL 33513

(352) 568-1113

District: Sumter

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.5%

African American:

28.7%

Hispanic:

20.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 4th percentile in 2022 → 13th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2022

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (17% vs 63% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (0% vs 92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school17%

District avg72%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

1,138^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 6%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

729^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 13%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From bottom 24% (2016) to bottom 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Alternative Schools in the Sumter

26^th of 70Sumter among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	6.9	1138 of 1216	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	3.6	1164 of 1205	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	13.4	1074 of 1196	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	9.8	1087 of 1177	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.2	1107 of 1148	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	7.0	1092 of 1136	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	2.9	1080 of 1099	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	4.0	1005 of 1035	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	6.9	972 of 1031	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	4.4	954 of 997	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	17.4	853 of 999	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	6.0	883 of 956	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	20.4	730 of 897	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	10.4	796 of 891	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	5.2	776 of 839	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	6.2	729 of 838	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	7.9	713 of 844	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	8.4	680 of 807	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	5.0	710 of 792	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	7.2	666 of 774	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	4.6	679 of 746	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	4.2	659 of 734	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	3.1	665 of 716	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	3.8	659 of 714	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	21.8	525 of 693	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.3	471 of 606	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	8.8	552 of 620	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	6.4	529 of 577	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts24%-37 vs state

Civics18%-59 vs state

Algebra 114%-49 vs state

Biology 114%-60 vs state

Math10%-47 vs state

Science0%-52 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2026)								FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sumter Prep Academy	Public, Alternative	1-12	709 N West St	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 568-1113	101	9	11.2	54.5%	46 (45.5%)	29 (28.7%)	21 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)								(n/a)				60.0	11.0	7.0	32.0	23.0					11.0	9.0		0.0	14.0		14.0		18.0	$28,634	$4,027	$24,608
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2680 W County Rd 476	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 793-2315	6	0			2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)								(n/a)
Sumter Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2680 W County Rd 476	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 793-2315	17	0		41.2%	10 (58.8%)	4 (23.5%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Contracted Residential Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2680 W County Rd 476	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	No	(352) 793-2315	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	1070 Varsity Dr	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 797-7013	46	6	7.6	37.0%	31 (67.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)																				100.0		$6,494	$121	$6,373
Hernando Virtual Instruction	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1070 Varsity Dr	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 797-7072	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hernando Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	919 N Broad St	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 797-7000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Citrus Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1007 W Main St	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 726-1931	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Citrus Eschool	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1007 W Main St	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 726-1931	69	11	6.2	31.9%	51 (73.9%)	1 (1.4%)	16 (23.2%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																				83.0		$8,459	$293	$8,166
Villages Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	350 Tatonka Ter	The Villages	32162	Sumter County	Sumter	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 259-2350	4,062	295	13.7	24.0%	2,624 (64.6%)	227 (5.6%)	713 (17.6%)	228 (5.6%)	6 (0.1%)	17 (0.4%)	247 (6.1%)								(n/a)	76.0	70.0	75.0	79.0	80.0	75.0	81.0	74.0	83.0	78.0	84.0	86.0	94.0	88.0	72.0	74.0	85.0	79.0	85.0	79.0	89.0	$14,734	$164	$14,570

Frequently Asked Questions about Sumter Prep Academy

What district is Sumter Prep Academy in?

Sumter

What is the racial makeup of Sumter Prep Academy?

Students at Sumter Prep Academy are 46% White, 29% African American, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Sumter Prep Academy a good school?

Sumter Prep Academy ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Florida alternative schools.

How many students attend Sumter Prep Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 101 students attended Sumter Prep Academy.

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