Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hospital Homebound ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hospital Homebound's student population of 111 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hospital Homebound 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
Black
14%
21%
White
43%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% 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 89%.
How many students attend Hospital Homebound?
111 students attend Hospital Homebound.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hospital Homebound students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hospital Homebound?
Hospital Homebound has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hospital Homebound offer ?
Hospital Homebound offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hospital Homebound part of?
Hospital Homebound is part of Polk School District.
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