Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blind Elementary School (Fsdb) 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
65%
36%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Blind Elementary School (Fsdb)?
60 students attend Blind Elementary School (Fsdb).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Blind Elementary School (Fsdb) students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blind Elementary School (Fsdb)?
Blind Elementary School (Fsdb) has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Blind Elementary School (Fsdb) offer ?
Blind Elementary School (Fsdb) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blind Elementary School (Fsdb) part of?
Blind Elementary School (Fsdb) is part of Deaf/Blind School District.
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