Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Island School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
The Island School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Island School is 0.17, 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Island School?
66 students attend The Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of The Island School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Island School?
The Island School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Island School offer ?
The Island School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is The Island School part of?
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