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 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 299 students in Glades School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public charter schools in Florida.
Public Charter School in Glades School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
9 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
1,852 Students
404,795 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
19,036 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%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.4%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.67
% American Indian
10%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
46%
47%
% Black
9%
18%
% White
29%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,175 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,322 is less than the state median of $11,691. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,175
$12,039
Spending / Student
$11,322
$11,691
Best Glades School District Public Charter Schools (2026)
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%
Recent Articles
The First Six Weeks at a New Public School
The first six weeks reveal how children are adapting to a new public school. Learn which academic, social, emotional, attendance, and routine signals parents should monitor closely.
Will Your Child Receive Enough Individual Attention? Looking Beyond Student-Teacher Ratios
Student-teacher ratios reveal only part of a school’s story. Learn how families can evaluate class size, staffing, teacher access, tutoring, feedback, and personalized support for children today.
What Families Should Ask About AI Use in Public Schools
Families need clear answers about classroom AI. Learn what to ask public schools about teaching, academic integrity, privacy, teacher oversight, equity, and student learning before concerns arise.
