Serving 1,261 students in grades Kindergarten-12, P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School's student population of 1,261 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School is 0.71, which is more 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
#957 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
25%
21%
White
43%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School's ranking?
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School is ranked #957 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School?
The graduation rate of P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School?
1,261 students attend P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School?
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School offer ?
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School part of?
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School is part of Uf Lab Sch School District.
School Reviews
5 10/27/2022
This school is really great and I think if you come to be a part of the BLUE WAVE Family you will love it.
5 1/31/2022
Very good at attention and does very good math. Pretty good diversity.
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