Eastside Elementary School
Tel:
(352)797-7045
- Eastside Elementary School serves 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 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 61%.
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 592 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 592 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Eastside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Eastside Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1415 out of 3,601 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 32% |
| Black | 16% | 22% |
| White | 61% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hernando School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 638 students
5.1 miles
7175 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7065 5.1 PK-5 638 - Brooksville Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (b.e.s.t.) A Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 121 students
5.4 miles
835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)544-2373 5.4 6-8 121 - Brooksville Brooksville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 660 students
5.7 miles
885 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7014 5.7 PK-5 660 - Brooksville Hernando County Adult Education Grades: AE
5.7 miles
801 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7018 5.7 AE 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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