Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Florida A&m University Developmental Research School 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 28% (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 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School's student population of 519 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Year Founded
1877
School Rankings
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is 0.17, 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
#2964 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
91%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
1%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
11%
5%
Showing 2008–2017. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florida A&m University Developmental Research School's ranking?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is ranked #2964 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Florida A&m University Developmental Research School often compared to?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florida State University School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Florida A&m University Developmental Research School?
The graduation rate of Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Florida A&m University Developmental Research School?
519 students attend Florida A&m University Developmental Research School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Florida A&m University Developmental Research School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florida A&m University Developmental Research School?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida A&m University Developmental Research School offer ?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Florida A&m University Developmental Research School part of?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is part of Famu Lab School District.
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