Serving 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gretchen Everhart 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gretchen Everhart School's student population of 91 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gretchen Everhart 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 Gretchen Everhart 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
#3502 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
9%
38%
Black
37%
21%
White
44%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gretchen Everhart School's ranking?
Gretchen Everhart School is ranked #3502 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gretchen Everhart School often compared to?
Gretchen Everhart Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gretchen Everhart School?
The graduation rate of Gretchen Everhart School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gretchen Everhart School?
91 students attend Gretchen Everhart School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Gretchen Everhart School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gretchen Everhart School?
Gretchen Everhart School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gretchen Everhart School offer ?
Gretchen Everhart School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gretchen Everhart School part of?
Gretchen Everhart School is part of Leon School District.
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