Eastside Elementary School
Tel:
(352) 797-7045
Eastside Elementary School serves 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (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 55% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Eastside Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Eastside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Eastside Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 615 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Eastside Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Eastside Elementary School is 0.58, 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 | #1330 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 33% |
| Black | 15% | 22% |
| White | 61% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hernando School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Eastside Elementary School is Hernando Virtual Instruction Program (5.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (b.e.s.t.) A (5.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Moton Elementary School (5.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooksville Moton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 578 students
5.1 miles
7175 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7065 5.1 PK-5 578 - Brooksville Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (b.e.s.t.) A Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 128 students
5.4 miles
835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373 5.4 6-8 128 - Brooksville Brooksville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 649 students
5.7 miles
885 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7014 5.7 PK-5 649 - Brooksville Hernando County Adult Education
5.7 miles
801 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7018 5.7 n/a n/a - Brooksville Hernando Virtual Instruction Program Grades: 1-12
5.8 miles
919 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000 5.8 1-12 n/a
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