Oscar Patterson Academy
Panama City, FL · Elementary School · Grades -1-2
Performance Overview
About This School
Oscar Patterson Academy is a elementary school located in Panama City, Florida. The school serves 250 students in grades -1-2.
With a DataScore of 41/100 (D), Oscar Patterson Academy performs below the state average for Florida. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oscar Patterson Academy has a DataScore of 41/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Oscar Patterson Academy has 250 students enrolled in grades -1-2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.0:1.
Yes, Oscar Patterson Academy is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +22, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Oscar Patterson Academy is part of the BAY in Panama City, Florida. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.