Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Joseph Littles-nguzo Saba 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
155 students

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
58%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
58%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
1%
37%

Black
95%
21%

White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Joseph Littles-nguzo Saba Elementary School?
155 students attend Joseph Littles-nguzo Saba Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Joseph Littles-nguzo Saba Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Littles-nguzo Saba Elementary School?
Joseph Littles-nguzo Saba Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph Littles-nguzo Saba Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Littles-nguzo Saba Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Joseph Littles-nguzo Saba Elementary School part of?
Joseph Littles-nguzo Saba Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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