Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sadie T. Tillis 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 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary 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 Sadie T. Tillis Elementary 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
#3316 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
57%
21%
White
10%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School's ranking?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is ranked #3316 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School often compared to?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timucuan Elementary School, Chimney Lakes Elementary School, Jacksonville Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School?
432 students attend Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School offer ?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School part of?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School located?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is located in the Southwest Jacksonville neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Southwest Jacksonville.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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