A+
Excellent
96/100

Rising Leaders Academy

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School
📍 1527 LINCOLN AVE, Panama City, FL 32405
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 72% · Math 72% proficient · 92nd percentile in Florida
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Florida for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
309
Students
enrolled
22.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%92/100reading 89th percentile, math 94th percentile among Florida high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +35 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+23 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency72% (+26 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%77%reading +10 pts, math +26 pts88th percentile (list)
Black70%50%reading +35 pts, math +29 pts93rd percentile (list)
Low-income55%55%reading +14 pts, math +26 pts86th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1527 LINCOLN AVE
City Panama City
ZIP Code 32405
District 1200090
NCES School ID 120009008094
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32405

Understanding the community around Rising Leaders Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,070
Per Capita Income $34,599
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $232,400
Median Rent $1,320
Owner-Occupied 62.9%
Renter-Occupied 37.1%
View full data for ZIP 32405 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rising Leaders Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.0%
Female 56.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.1%
Black 19.7%
Hispanic/Latino 12.6%
Two or More Races 8.4%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 309
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rising Leaders Academy?
Rising Leaders Academy has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rising Leaders Academy?
Rising Leaders Academy has 309 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1.
What grades does Rising Leaders Academy serve?
Rising Leaders Academy serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Rising Leaders Academy receive per student?
Rising Leaders Academy receives $13,335 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rising Leaders Academy in 32405 ▼
Avg Home Value
$295,792
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,602
1-Year Change
+0.9%
% Renters
37.1%

Other Schools in 32405

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026