Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P. M. Wells Charter Academy 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 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
P. M. Wells Charter Academy's student population of 416 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
School Rankings
P. M. Wells Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P. M. Wells Charter Academy is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2227 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
72%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 is P. M. Wells Charter Academy's ranking?
P. M. Wells Charter Academy is ranked #2227 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are P. M. Wells Charter Academy often compared to?
P. M. Wells Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Partin Settlement Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend P. M. Wells Charter Academy?
416 students attend P. M. Wells Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of P. M. Wells Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P. M. Wells Charter Academy?
P. M. Wells Charter Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does P. M. Wells Charter Academy offer ?
P. M. Wells Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is P. M. Wells Charter Academy part of?
P. M. Wells Charter Academy is part of Osceola School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
School is not good . Teachers are bad.
4 10/10/2025
Teachers give too much work and puts stress on my child. I would recommend another school.
1 10/10/2025
My child has been receiving an excessive amount of school work. They tell me that they're preparing them for high school, but my other child receives way less work than her.
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