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Leon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public middle schools serving 10,730 students in Leon School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Leon School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
56 Schools
1,720 Schools
# Students
32,508 Students
1,064,348 Students
# Teachers
1,907 Teachers
58,059 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Leon School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
50 Students
2,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,267 Students
30,219 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,080 Students
395,427 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
37%
# Black Students
13,791 Students
223,522 Students
% Black Students
42%
21%
# White Students
12,387 Students
370,184 Students
% White Students
38%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
1,894 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,904 Students
40,126 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
406
6,177
# Students in K Grade:
2,544
37,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,531
38,476
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,455
39,487
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,579
40,480
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,457
39,870
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,546
44,611
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,381
203,332
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,505
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,524
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,850
44,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,335
43,708
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,428
40,412
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,967
40,090
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,722 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,064 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$381 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$360 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,722
$12,135
Spending / Student
$11,064
$11,783
Best Leon School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deerlake Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9902 Deer Lk W
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #22.
The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3208 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6566
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6566
Grades: K-8
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
William J Montford Iii Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5789 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 922-6011
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 922-6011
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #44.
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2415 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-6566
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-6566
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Leon County Virtual School Franchise
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7247
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7247
Grades: K-12
| 701 students
Rank: #66.
Swift Creek Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 487-4868
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 487-4868
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #77.
Tallahassee Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Artemis Way
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7100
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7100
Grades: K-12
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2514 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-2087
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-2087
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #99.
Leon County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7100
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7100
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Raa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6287
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6287
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #1111.
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3434 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 681-7827
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 681-7827
Grades: K-8
| 556 students
Rank: #1212.
Fairview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3415 Zillah St
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-6880
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-6880
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #1313.
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Hillcrest Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #1414.
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Ronellis Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7672
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7672
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1515.
Fort Braden School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Blountstown Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Grades: PK-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1616.
Woodville School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9373 Woodville Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 487-7043
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 487-7043
Grades: PK-8
| 460 students
Rank: #1717.
Governor's Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4351 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 391-5259
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 391-5259
Grades: PK-8
| 399 students
Rank: #1818.
R. Frank Nims Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-5960
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-5960
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #1919.
Griffin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Alabama St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-8436
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-8436
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #2020.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1344 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #2121.
Heritage Trails Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
283 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 488-8927
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 488-8927
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #2222.
Gretchen Everhart School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Mission Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Rank: #2323.
Success At Ghazvini Learning Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
854 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2087
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2087
Grades: 6-12
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
526 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2533
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2533
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leon County Jail
Alternative School
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 410-1249
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 410-1249
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7804
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7804
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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