Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Howard Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Howard Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Drive Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Howard Drive Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Howard Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Howard Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmetto Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Howard Drive Elementary School?
336 students attend Howard Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Howard Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Drive Elementary School?
Howard Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howard Drive Elementary School offer ?
Howard Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Howard Drive Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
