Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School's student population of 139 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter 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 Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is 0.50, 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
#3027 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
36%
Black
61%
21%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School's ranking?
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is ranked #3027 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School?
139 students attend Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School?
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School offer ?
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School part of?
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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Date
Last Day of School
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
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