Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Island 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 97% 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: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Rock Island 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 Rock Island Elementary School is 0.23, 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Rock Island Elementary School?
462 students attend Rock Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Rock Island Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Island Elementary School?
Rock Island Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rock Island Elementary School offer ?
Rock Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rock Island Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Rock Island Elementary School located?
Rock Island Elementary School is located in the Central Fort Lauderdale neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Central Fort Lauderdale.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
