Beyond the Spectrum Education Center
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Lakewood Ranch, FL
7333 International Pl, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools in Florida
- Serving families in Lakewood Ranch since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Beyond the Spectrum Education Center is a special education school in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 76 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of special education schools in Florida. Enrollment has grown about 322% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 76
- Teachers
- 26.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 58 girls, 18 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools in Florida (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 72% of special education schools in Florida.
- Compared with 166 special education schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Beyond the Spectrum Education Center whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Beyond the Spectrum Education Center
What grades does Beyond the Spectrum Education Center serve?
Beyond the Spectrum Education Center serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Beyond the Spectrum Education Center?
About 76 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Beyond the Spectrum Education Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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