Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Stephens Elementary 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 46% (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 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 541 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
James Stephens Elementary 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 Stephens Elementary 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 is James Stephens Elementary School's ranking?
James Stephens Elementary School is ranked #2799 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% 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 Stephens Elementary School?
541 students attend James Stephens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of James Stephens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Stephens Elementary School?
James Stephens Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Stephens Elementary School offer ?
James Stephens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James Stephens Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 541 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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