Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cross Bayou Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 323 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Cross Bayou Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Bayou Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Cross Bayou Elementary School?
323 students attend Cross Bayou Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cross Bayou Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Bayou Elementary School?
Cross Bayou Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cross Bayou Elementary School offer ?
Cross Bayou Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cross Bayou Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 323 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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