Deep Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(941) 255-7535
Deep Creek Elementary School serves 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Deep Creek Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Deep Creek Elementary School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 666 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Deep Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Deep Creek Elementary School 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #861 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 33% |
| Black | 13% | 22% |
| White | 67% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charlotte School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Deep Creek Elementary School is Charlotte Harbor School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Punta Gorda Middle School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East Elementary School (3.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Punta Gorda East Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 731 students
3.1 miles
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475 3.1 PK-5 731 - Punta Gorda Kingsway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 600 students
3.8 miles
23300 Quasar Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590 3.8 PK-5 600 - Punta Gorda Baker/head Start Grades: PK | 173 students
4.0 miles
311 E Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470 4.0 PK 173 - Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,144 student
4.0 miles
1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485 4.0 6-8 1,144 - Port Charlotte Port Charlotte Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 828 students
4.1 miles
23000 Midway Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460 4.1 6-8 828
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