Serving 918 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pizzo K-8 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 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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-8
Enrollment: 918 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Pizzo K-8 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 Pizzo K-8 School is 0.61, 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pizzo K-8 School?
918 students attend Pizzo K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pizzo K-8 School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pizzo K-8 School?
Pizzo K-8 School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pizzo K-8 School offer ?
Pizzo K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
This is my sons first year at Pizzo Elementary. The staff and teachers are awesome, very friendly, the school take pride in making sure the kids are learning at the level they should. Overall, I'm a very happy parent.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 918 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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