Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virgil Mills Elementary 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 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 833 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Virgil Mills Elementary 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Virgil Mills Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Virgil Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Virgil Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Virgil Mills Elementary School?
833 students attend Virgil Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Virgil Mills Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virgil Mills Elementary School?
Virgil Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Virgil Mills Elementary School offer ?
Virgil Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Virgil Mills Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 833 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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