Serving 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Doris A. Sanders Learning Center 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Doris A. Sanders Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Doris A. Sanders Learning Center's student population of 87 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center 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 Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3565 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is ranked #3565 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Doris A. Sanders Learning Center often compared to?
Doris A. Sanders Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Nonschool Exceptional Education, Magnolia School, Victory Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Doris A. Sanders Learning Center?
87 students attend Doris A. Sanders Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center?
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Doris A. Sanders Learning Center offer ?
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Doris A. Sanders Learning Center part of?
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is part of Polk School District.
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