Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Phillis Wheatley 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 Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is 0.52, 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 Phillis Wheatley Elementary School's ranking?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is ranked #2212 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Phillis Wheatley Elementary School often compared to?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apopka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary School?
388 students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phillis Wheatley Elementary School offer ?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Phillis Wheatley Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
