Serving 29 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hospital Homebound ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hospital Homebound's student population of 29 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (98-99)
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hospital Homebound is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hospital Homebound?
The graduation rate of Hospital Homebound is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hospital Homebound?
29 students attend Hospital Homebound.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hospital Homebound students are Black, 35% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hospital Homebound offer ?
Hospital Homebound offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hospital Homebound part of?
Hospital Homebound is part of Alachua School District.
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