Serving 56 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Richard L. Sanders 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard L. Sanders School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Richard L. Sanders School's student population of 56 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard L. Sanders School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard L. Sanders School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3603 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
Black
39%
21%
White
48%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard L. Sanders School's ranking?
Richard L. Sanders School is ranked #3603 out of 3,655 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard L. Sanders School?
The graduation rate of Richard L. Sanders School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Richard L. Sanders School?
56 students attend Richard L. Sanders School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Richard L. Sanders School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard L. Sanders School?
Richard L. Sanders School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Richard L. Sanders School offer ?
Richard L. Sanders School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Richard L. Sanders School part of?
Richard L. Sanders School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School- Early Release Day
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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