Serving 888 students in grades 6-8, Ponce De Leon Middle School ranks in the top 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 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Ponce De Leon Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponce De Leon Middle School is 0.25, 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ponce De Leon Middle School?
888 students attend Ponce De Leon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ponce De Leon Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponce De Leon Middle School?
Ponce De Leon Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ponce De Leon Middle School offer ?
Ponce De Leon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ponce De Leon Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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