Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, James S. Rickards Middle 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 755 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
James S. Rickards Middle 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 James S. Rickards Middle School is 0.59, 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James S. Rickards Middle School?
755 students attend James S. Rickards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of James S. Rickards Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James S. Rickards Middle School?
James S. Rickards Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James S. Rickards Middle School offer ?
James S. Rickards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James S. Rickards Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 755 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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