Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gerald Adams Elementary 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gerald Adams Elementary School's student population of 674 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Gerald Adams Elementary 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 Gerald Adams Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#2396 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
38%
Black
41%
21%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerald Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Gerald Adams Elementary School is ranked #2396 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gerald Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Gerald Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poinciana Elementary School, Horace O'bryant School, Sigsbee Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gerald Adams Elementary School?
674 students attend Gerald Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Gerald Adams Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gerald Adams Elementary School?
Gerald Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gerald Adams Elementary School offer ?
Gerald Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gerald Adams Elementary School part of?
Gerald Adams Elementary School is part of Monroe School District.
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