The Old Fort Braden School is a historic school in Fort Braden, Florida. It is located on State Road 20, 18 miles west of Tallahassee. On April 14, 1994, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fort Braden 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 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Braden School serves the west part of Tallahassee, FL, covering an area of approximately 147.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive time of 15 to 20 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Braden School's student population of 668 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Braden 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 Fort Braden School is 0.65, 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
#2943 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Braden School's ranking?
Fort Braden School is ranked #2943 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fort Braden School often compared to?
Fort Braden Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilchrist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fort Braden School?
668 students attend Fort Braden School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fort Braden School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Braden School?
Fort Braden School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Braden School offer ?
Fort Braden School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Braden School part of?
Fort Braden School is part of Leon School District.
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