Serving 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hospital & Homebound 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hospital & Homebound ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Hospital & Homebound's student population of 35 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hospital & Homebound is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
29%
21%
White
48%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hospital & Homebound?
The graduation rate of Hospital & Homebound is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hospital & Homebound?
35 students attend Hospital & Homebound.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hospital & Homebound students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hospital & Homebound offer ?
Hospital & Homebound offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hospital & Homebound part of?
Hospital & Homebound is part of Escambia School District.
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