Serving 626 students in grades 6-12, Dave Thomas Education Center West 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 <50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 61% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dave Thomas Education Center West's student population of 626 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dave Thomas Education Center West is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
64%
21%
White
9%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
61%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dave Thomas Education Center West?
The graduation rate of Dave Thomas Education Center West is 61%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dave Thomas Education Center West?
626 students attend Dave Thomas Education Center West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dave Thomas Education Center West students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dave Thomas Education Center West?
Dave Thomas Education Center West has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dave Thomas Education Center West offer ?
Dave Thomas Education Center West offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Dave Thomas Education Center West part of?
Dave Thomas Education Center West is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
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