Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gene Witt Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Gene Witt Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gene Witt Elementary School is 0.42, 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?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gene Witt Elementary School?
689 students attend Gene Witt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gene Witt Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gene Witt Elementary School?
Gene Witt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gene Witt Elementary School offer ?
Gene Witt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gene Witt Elementary School part of?
This is a awesome school. All the teachers are great and caring towards the students. You are in a public school, but it's like a private school. They have a track team and do soar awards for the children who do well during the school year. They have PE, Music, Art and other fun specials. If you choice this school you will not regret it.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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