Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Durrance Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Durrance Elementary School?
358 students attend Durrance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Durrance Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durrance Elementary School?
Durrance Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Durrance Elementary School offer ?
Durrance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Durrance Elementary School part of?
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