Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus

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Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus is an alternative public school in Delray Beach, Florida, serving 632 students in grades PK-12 as part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state.

Despite facing significant challenges, Village Academy has maintained an exceptional four-year graduation rate of 100% in recent years, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's student population is predominantly African American (around 90%), in contrast to the more diverse racial compositions of surrounding schools. Additionally, Village Academy experiences a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 9.6% to 22.1%, which is higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are also mixed, with strengths in some subject areas like Geometry, Biology 1, and US History, but significant weaknesses in others, such as Algebra 1, Civics, and 5th/8th grade Science, compared to the surrounding region. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with around 88-98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While Village Academy faces unique obstacles, its exceptional graduation rates suggest the school is effectively supporting students in completing their high school education. However, addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted, data-driven strategies to improve academic performance in weaker subject areas could be crucial for further enhancing the educational outcomes of its students. Ensuring equitable access to resources and support services may also be a key focus for the school, given the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students it serves.


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Public, Magnet, Alternative PK, KG-12

 400 SW 12th Ave
       Delray Beach, FL  33444


(561) 243-6100

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
2014th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,510 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.1%
Hispanic:
8.4%
White:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.1% Help


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Compare Details Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus ranks worse than 62.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus ranks better than 53.5% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.34. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.1%), Hispanic (8.4%), White (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus is 12.8. 8 alternative schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus employs 50 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus is $19,510, which is the 6th highest among 5 alternative schools in the Palm Beach School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus 748th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus 375th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 19.30 185th 202 8.4%
2006 13.61 1514th 1688 10.3%
2007 17.42 1550th 1786 13.2%
2008 18.74 1536th 1789 14.1%
2009 18.02 1603rd 1847 13.2%
2010 19.15 1644th 1919 14.3%
2011 9.48 1878th 1985 5.4%
2012 10.25 1875th 1984 5.5%
2013 17.51 1785th 2029 12.0%
2014 16.72 1823rd 2064 11.7%
2016 21.32 1701st 2087 18.5%
2017 17.60 1847th 2112 12.5%
2018 14.74 1899th 2118 10.3%
2019 11.61 2021st 2182 7.4%
2021 6.38 2196th 2247 2.3%
2022 6.16 2165th 2219 2.4%
2023 12.06 2102nd 2240 6.2%
2024 15.79 2014th 2256 10.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 29.75 538th 736 26.9%
2008 32.55 525th 740 29.1%
2009 27.85 584th 780 25.1%
2010 32.98 603rd 839 28.1%
2011 25.71 689th 891 22.7%
2012 29.63 651st 897 27.4%
2013 31.13 675th 956 29.4%
2014 22.50 800th 999 19.9%
2016 27.98 727th 997 27.1%
2017 19.47 851st 1031 17.5%
2018 29.43 746th 1035 27.9%
2019 24.46 861st 1099 21.7%
2021 11.51 1047th 1136 7.8%
2022 20.43 960th 1148 16.4%
2023 24.19 920th 1177 21.8%
2024 38.05 748th 1196 37.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 53.40 281st 577 51.3%
2009 38.80 388th 587 33.9%
2010 35.25 435th 620 29.8%
2011 20.47 502nd 622 19.3%
2012 22.94 457th 606 24.6%
2013 19.01 526th 648 18.8%
2014 32.06 467th 687 32.0%
2016 22.82 515th 693 25.7%
2017 23.80 511th 714 28.4%
2018 27.74 494th 716 31.0%
2019 28.05 502nd 734 31.6%
2021 20.36 554th 746 25.7%
2022 23.81 556th 774 28.2%
2023 25.99 543rd 792 31.4%
2024 44.34 375th 807 53.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus Test Scores
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by a parent
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Open Quote how can you have pk-5th on one side of the school & 6th-12th on the other side & most to all the kids that go there have bad mouth, the teacher here most to all of them do nothing or tell your child stop being a winer about something untill the child dose something for themself because they won't untill its too late.They say there is ( I S S) IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION but they don't get to do any make work if they get behind there told thats too bad, but if you go there to find out way they can't tell you why, I gess they ready do get paid on the head count of the kids there. other school let you come to they school to see how your child is doing in class if you fill that something is not right or it you think you child may not be acting right in class, this way you can let the people in the front office know & they go with you & you stop by & speak to the teacher oohh no not here you have to they call the teacher on the load speaker, ok but what if you child is not being treaded fare in the class how are to know? they try to make your child stay after school for not having a school logo shirt ok you go to buy some they don't have any in that size that you need but you can pay for them now & you will get it in 4 week later! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 0 216 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 223
2002 2 337 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 352
2003 2 337 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 352
2004 2 399 0 13 5 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 3 447 0 23 5 n/a n/a 0 478
2006 4 509 0 36 3 n/a n/a 0 552
2007 5 525 0 48 3 n/a n/a 26 607
2008 5 570 0 60 3 n/a n/a 25 663
2009 2 610 0 58 3 n/a n/a 20 693
2010 1 623 4 87 3 n/a n/a 21 739
2011 3 668 3 88 2 2 20 0 786
2012 4 821 1 88 8 2 16 0 940
2013 3 842 1 97 9 2 9 0 963
2014 6 823 1 111 4 2 9 0 956
2015 6 819 0 113 3 2 10 0 953
2016 5 772 0 103 3 2 6 0 891
2017 4 787 0 95 4 2 6 0 898
2018 3 697 0 91 4 2 3 0 800
2019 2 609 0 81 5 2 1 0 700
2020 3 686 0 93 6 3 0 0 791
2021 1 654 0 76 5 3 4 0 743
2022 6 590 0 69 4 1 1 0 671
2023 5 567 0 57 2 0 1 0 632
2024 6 580 0 54 1 1 2 0 644

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 223 21.0 10.6 92.4
2002 352 29.0 12.1 96
2003 352 29.0 12.1 96
2004 419 30.0 14.0 99.3
2005 478 36.0 13.3 80.8
2006 552 40.0 13.8 92.4
2007 607 43.0 14.1 94
2008 663 50.0 13.3 94.7
2009 693 59.9 13.5 92.1
2010 739 51.0 14.4 96.5
2011 786 50.5 15.5 93.6
2012 940 65.0 14.4 93.2
2013 963 74.0 13.0 89
2014 956 76.0 12.5 96.2
2015 953 70.0 13.6 95.3
2016 891 75.0 11.8 96
2017 898 65.0 13.8 95.2
2018 800 61.0 13.1 94.5
2019 700 44.5 15.7 93.1
2020 791 57.5 13.7 92.9
2021 743 51.6 14.3 97.4
2022 671 51.0 13.1 98.1
2023 632 54.0 11.7 88.8
2024 644 50.0 12.8 85.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 223 21.0 10.6 92.4
2002 352 29.0 12.1 96
2003 352 29.0 12.1 96
2004 419 30.0 14.0 99.3
2005 478 36.0 13.3 80.8
2006 552 40.0 13.8 92.4
2007 607 43.0 14.1 94
2008 663 50.0 13.3 94.7
2009 693 59.9 13.5 92.1
2010 739 51.0 14.4 96.5
2011 786 50.5 15.5 93.6
2012 940 65.0 14.4 93.2
2013 963 74.0 13.0 89
2014 956 76.0 12.5 96.2
2015 953 70.0 13.6 95.3
2016 891 75.0 11.8 96
2017 898 65.0 13.8 95.2
2018 800 61.0 13.1 94.5
2019 700 44.5 15.7 93.1
2020 791 57.5 13.7 92.9
2021 743 51.6 14.3 97.4
2022 671 51.0 13.1 98.1
2023 632 54.0 11.7 88.8
2024 644 50.0 12.8 85.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,024 (9.6%) $9,653 (90.4%) $10,677
2019 $914 (7.9%) $10,594 (92.1%) $11,507
2020 $935 (6.9%) $12,643 (93.1%) $13,578
2021 $1,253 (9.5%) $11,943 (90.5%) $13,197
2022 $3,349 (20.4%) $13,028 (79.6%) $16,377
2023 $3,961 (20.3%) $15,550 (79.7%) $19,510

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2021st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2102nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.2%
Ranks 861st of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 920th of 1177 Middle schools
 0.2%
Ranks 502nd of 734 High schoolsRanks 543rd of 792 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)2225
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)3720
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)4326
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)5521
 34%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)3425
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)295
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)2114
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)2838
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5854
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)1813
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)3635
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5351
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)83
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)3527
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)5036
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5851
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)4520
 25%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6457
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)3317
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5146
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)5250
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5654
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)3728
 9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5452
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)2648
 22%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)6963
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)7535
 40%
   End of Course US History (Palm Beach)6962
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)4532
 13%
   End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)7265
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)6053
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)6554
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus)2620
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Palm Beach)6153
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students700632
 9.7%
African American609567
 6.9%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian00
Hispanic8157
 29.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White25
 150%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.1%88.8%
 4.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 644 students attended Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus.

Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Florida alternative schools.

Students at Village Academy On The Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus are 90% African American, 8% Hispanic.


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