Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Excelsior Prep Charter 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excelsior Prep Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Excelsior Prep Charter School's student population of 233 students has grown by 113% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 111% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excelsior Prep Charter 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 Excelsior Prep Charter School is 0.57, 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
#2721 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
36%
Black
45%
21%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Prep Charter School's ranking?
Excelsior Prep Charter School is ranked #2721 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Prep Charter School?
233 students attend Excelsior Prep Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Excelsior Prep Charter School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excelsior Prep Charter School?
Excelsior Prep Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Excelsior Prep Charter School offer ?
Excelsior Prep Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Excelsior Prep Charter School part of?
Excelsior Prep Charter School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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