Serving 839 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tavares 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 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 839 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Tavares 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 Tavares Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Tavares Elementary School is ranked #2137 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tavares Elementary School?
839 students attend Tavares Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tavares Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tavares Elementary School?
Tavares Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tavares Elementary School offer ?
Tavares Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tavares Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 839 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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