Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Just For Girls 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Just For Girls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Just For Girls Elementary School's student population of 44 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Just For Girls Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Just For Girls Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#3586 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
52%
21%
White
18%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Just For Girls Elementary School's ranking?
Just For Girls Elementary School is ranked #3586 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Just For Girls Elementary School?
44 students attend Just For Girls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Just For Girls Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Just For Girls Elementary School?
Just For Girls Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Just For Girls Elementary School offer ?
Just For Girls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Just For Girls Elementary School part of?
Just For Girls Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
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