Serving 1,353 students in grades 6-8, Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Charles S. Rushe Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles S. Rushe Middle School is 0.60, 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.
Charles S. Rushe Middle School is ranked #899 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Charles S. Rushe Middle School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Charles S. Rushe Middle School?
1,353 students attend Charles S. Rushe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Charles S. Rushe Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles S. Rushe Middle School?
Charles S. Rushe Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles S. Rushe Middle School offer ?
Charles S. Rushe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Charles S. Rushe Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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