Serving 25 students in grades 6-12, West Street 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
44%
21%
White
44%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Street School?
The graduation rate of West Street School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend West Street School?
25 students attend West Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of West Street School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Street School?
West Street School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Street School offer ?
West Street School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is West Street School part of?
West Street School is part of Sumter School District.
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