Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-6, The Children's Reading Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Children's Reading Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
The Children's Reading Center's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Children's Reading Center ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Children's Reading Center is 0.55, 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
#313 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
Black
23%
21%
White
63%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 The Children's Reading Center's ranking?
The Children's Reading Center is ranked #313 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are The Children's Reading Center often compared to?
The Children's Reading Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Kelley Smith Elementary School, William D. Moseley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Children's Reading Center?
243 students attend The Children's Reading Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of The Children's Reading Center students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Children's Reading Center?
The Children's Reading Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Children's Reading Center offer ?
The Children's Reading Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is The Children's Reading Center part of?
The Children's Reading Center is part of Putnam School District.
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