Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
Tel:
(850)412-5866
- Florida A&m University Developmental Research School serves 514 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (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.
Top Placements
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Florida A&m University Developmental Research School's student population of 514 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 514 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Florida A&m University Developmental Research School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is 0.06, which is less 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 | #2198 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 32% |
| Black | 97% | 22% |
| White | n/a | 39% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Famu Lab Sch School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is Famu Drs Virtual Franchise (0.2 miles away)
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- Tallahassee Famu Drs Virtual Franchise Grades: K-12
0.2 miles
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850)412-5820 0.2 K-12 n/a - Tallahassee R. Frank Nims Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 457 students
0.4 miles
723 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850)488-5960 0.4 6-8 457 - Tallahassee Bond Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 626 students
0.6 miles
2204 Saxon St
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850)488-7676 0.6 PK-5 626 - Tallahassee Pineview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 371 students
0.9 miles
2230 Lake Bradford Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850)488-2819 0.9 PK-5 371 - Tallahassee Fairview Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 856 students
1.4 miles
3415 Zillah St
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850)488-6880 1.4 6-8 856
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