Florence K-8
Tel:
(520)866-3540
- Florence K-8 serves 705 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Florence K-8's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 705 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Florence K-8's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florence K-8 is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1153 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 42% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Florence K-8 is Florence Virtual Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Florence Virtual Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Florence Virtual Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Florence Virtual Academy Grades: 6-12
0.1 miles
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520)866-3552 0.1 6-12 n/a - Florence Mountain Vista Academy Grades: PK-12 | 144 students
0.1 miles
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520)866-3506 0.1 PK-12 144 - Florence Cavit - Florence Unified Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
350 S. Main St
Florence, AZ 85232
(520)868-2300 0.2 9-12 n/a - Florence Florence High School Grades: 8-12 | 789 students
0.4 miles
1001 South Main Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520)866-3560 0.4 8-12 789 - Florence Aoc-pinal County Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
0.6 miles
450 W Adamsville Rd
Florence, AZ 85232
(520)868-7178 0.6 Inquire with school n/a
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