Serving 1,582 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Explorer K-8 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Explorer K-8's student population of 1,582 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,582 students
![This chart displays total students of Explorer K-8 by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Explorer K-8 by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-wm8KW2.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Explorer K-8 by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Explorer K-8 by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-PNY0Ru.png)
Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Explorer K-8 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 Explorer K-8 is 0.65, 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
#2553 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Explorer K-8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Explorer K-8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-b3TIiNB.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Explorer K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Explorer K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-ZTuPL4.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Explorer K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Explorer K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-bsExXK6.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Explorer K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Explorer K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-bh0eGeW.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-CQYPkg.png)
Hispanic
33%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-1KH1E5.png)
Black
11%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-EHHdyz.png)
White
48%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-qE0eln.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-wm8KWT.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Explorer K-8. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Explorer K-8.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-52hUl0.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-NXqmCF.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Explorer K-8 and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Explorer K-8 and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-b0OpbOU.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Explorer K-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/132000/131639/explorer-k-8-chart-uvQ6Gy.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explorer K-8's ranking?
Explorer K-8 is ranked #2553 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Explorer K-8?
1,582 students attend Explorer K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Explorer K-8 students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explorer K-8?
Explorer K-8 has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Explorer K-8 offer ?
Explorer K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Explorer K-8 part of?
Explorer K-8 is part of Hernando School District.
School Reviews
5 2/8/2021
I went to Explorer from kindergarten to eighth grade I quite enjoyed the school. It had its ups and downs, just like everything in life does. That school is a family, and I was happy to be a part of that family. Of course, time caught up, and I graduated as a bobcat and moved on to a shark at Nature Coast Technical High School. I one hundred percent recommend enrolling at Explorer. The school is really great for academics my skills have improved so much as well as I started learning everything I know at this school. Overall, a great school a great environment and a great place to grow up.
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