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SPORTS LEADERSHIP ARTS MANAGEMENT (SLAM)

611 LINE DR, KISSIMMEE, FL 34744OSCEOLA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Charter
166
Students
Total enrolled
$10,796
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 25% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 166 students in grades 06–08 in KISSIMMEE, Florida.
25% below average funding
District spends $10,796 per pupil, 25% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SPORTS LEADERSHIP ARTS MANAGEMENT (SLAM) is a small middle in KISSIMMEE, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 166 students. The district invests $10,796 per student — 25% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at SPORTS LEADERSHIP ARTS MANAGEMENT (SLAM)

166
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution74 male · 92 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 127 students
Student Composition
11%
81%
Asian1%
White11%
Hispanic / Latino81%
Black5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120147008627

Academic Outcomes at SPORTS LEADERSHIP ARTS MANAGEMENT (SLAM)

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 34744

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,796Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,796
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,750
Student Support$2,051
Administration$1,296
Operations$1,619
Other$1,080
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,796 spent per student, an estimated $4,783 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
43%
State government
42.3%
Local (property tax)
43.5%
Federal programs
14.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,796/student, 25% less than the national average
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WESTSIDE K-8 SCHOOLCELEBRATION SCHOOLNARCOOSSEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT TAPESTRY
+9 more
↓
Middle
NARCOOSSEE MIDDLE SCHOOLHORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLKISSIMMEE MIDDLE SCHOOLST. CLOUD MIDDLE SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
HARMONY HIGH SCHOOLCELEBRATION HIGH SCHOOLTOHOPEKALIGAPOINCIANA HIGH SCHOOL
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyOsceola County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictOSCEOLA →
Phone: (407)569-7637
NCES ID: 120147008627
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in KISSIMMEE seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL
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42% FRL
High
CELEBRATION HIGH SCHOOL
2,769 students · 09–12
48% FRL
High
TOHOPEKALIGA
2,748 students · 09–12
● 40 opp60% FRL
High
POINCIANA HIGH SCHOOL
2,455 students · 09–12
48% FRL
High
OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
2,391 students · 09–12
● 36 opp69% FRL
High
ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL
2,264 students · 09–12
51% FRL
High
GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL
1,726 students · 09–12
● 40 opp60% FRL
Elem
WESTSIDE K-8 SCHOOL
1,722 students · PK–08
39% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
611 LINE DR, KISSIMMEE, FL 34744
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.