Top Rankings
Glades School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,852 students in Glades School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Glades School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,194 Schools
# Students
1,852 Students
2,850,186 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
154,729 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
29:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glades School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.4%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
% American Indian
10%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
46%
38%
% Black
9%
21%
% White
29%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,302 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,419. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,131 is higher than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,097 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$39,380 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,302
$14,419
Spending / Student
$15,131
$13,816
Best Glades School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
West Glades School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2586 County Road 731
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-3490
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-3490
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Moore Haven Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Terrier Pride Dr Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0737
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0737
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Moore Haven Middle High School.
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Terrier Pride Dr Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0811
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0811
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Glades Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 69%
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glades School District?
Glades School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,852 students.
What is the rank of Glades School District?
Glades School District is ranked #46 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glades School District?
46% of Glades School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glades School District?
Glades School District has a student/teacher ratio of 29:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Glades School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,131 is higher than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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