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P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School
1080 Sw 11th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601-7846 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School
Grades Offered Grades KG - 12
County Alachua County, FL
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1168 students
% Male / % Female 52%  /  48%
Total Classroom Teachers 74 teachers
Students by Grade
Kind - 53 students
Grade 1 - 54 students
Grade 2 - 58 students
Grade 3 - 53 students
Grade 4 - 61 students
Grade 5 - 60 students
Grade 6 - 114 students
Grade 7 - 114 students
Grade 8 - 115 students
Grade 9 - 126 students
Grade 10 - 132 students
Grade 11 - 125 students
Grade 12 - 103 students
This School ( FL ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:16 1:16
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( FL ) School Average
% American Indian 1% n/a
% Asian 2% 2%
% Hispanic 12% 22%
% Black 25% 28%
% White 61% 47%
Additional Student Information
This School ( FL ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 10% 42%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 8% 9%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
( FL ) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
School District Name University Of Florida Laboratory School District
This School's Agency ( FL ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 1 20
Number of Students Managed 4,662 students 12,279 students
District Total Revenue n/a $110,828,000
District Expenditure n/a $112,427,000
District Revenue / Student n/a $7,795
District Expenditure / Student n/a $7,471
School Notes:
  • P.K. Yonge is a Developmental Research School owned by the University of Florida, in Gainesville, Florida. It teaches from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
  • One notable feature of the school is the creek (Tumblin' Creek) that runs through the school property. The cafeteria sits on the creek and students may enjoy the Florida nature scene while dining outdoors. It also has a county and state renowned performing arts program. Its band earned a standing superior at the Florida Band Master's Assessment in 2005.
  • P.K. Yonge DRS is a leader in academic development in the state of Florida.
  • Athletics: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School competes under the name "Blue wave" , unlike another Gainesville school, Gainesville High School (which gained fame for football in the 60's, 70's and 80's), the Blue Wave began to get attention in the late 80's on through the 21st century. During that period of time, The Blue Wave groomed some of the most prolific players in Florida Gator history. Some examples include Willie Jackson, Terry Jackson, Chris Doering, and Travis Mcgriff. Also, during that time the blue wave boasted twelve district titles, seven of them in a row (1998-2004). Moreover, the Blue Wave, also at the time, (2001-2003) had the state's longest regular season winning streak at 33 consecutive wins against a complement of excellent teams.
  • The Basketball program, like the football program gained fame in the 80's and continues to through the 21st Century. It is one of the most elite programs in the state in both boys and girls basketball. The boys, under the direction of Head coach Mark Griseck, are state contenders year in and year out. The boys won the state championship in 1990. The girls have not won a championship yet, but have been state finalists for three out of four years. The girls team is under the direction of Head Coach Willie Powers.
  • Notable Graduates: Willie Jackson - Florida Wide Receiver (1990-1993).
  • Chris Doering - Florida Wide Receiver(1992-1995).
  • Travis Mcgriff - Florida Wide Receiver (1995-1998).
  • Terry Jackson - Florida Running Back (1995-1998).
  • Robert Baker - Auburn Wide Receiver (1995-1996).
  • Doug Dickey - Hall of Fame Football Coach.
  • John Mullett - Vice President of Government Affairs for BAE Systems.
  • Pat Waldo - CEO of Decernis.
  • Dave Bradley - Chief Counsel Foreign Claims Settlement Comm., US Dept. of Justice.
  • Dr. Peter Small - Groundbreaking Researcher on Tuberculosis in AIDS.
  • Charles Wesley Larson II - Florida Baseball Player (1954-1957).
  • Ryne Malone - Florida State Infielder (2004-2006).
  • Performing Arts: P.K. Yonge is home to one of the best Musical Arts programs in the state of Florida. The most renowned of the programs includes the Chorus, which incidentally performs at Disney regularly during the winter celebration.
  • Article Contributors & Editors: T.J. Sullivan.
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (32601)
School Zip (32601) (FL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 17,033 people 15,366,089 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 57% 27%
Population Average Age 24 years old 38.7 years old
Average Household size 2.1 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $17,664 $38,451
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.1 rooms 5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 43 years old 32 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 26% / 74% 67% / 33%
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