Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Central 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 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Central School's student population of 670 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central School is 0.21, 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
#2094 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
36%
Black
1%
21%
White
89%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central School's ranking?
Central School is ranked #2094 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Central School often compared to?
Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jay High School, Pace High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central School?
The graduation rate of Central School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central School?
670 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Central School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of Santa Rosa School District.
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