Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oak Park 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Park School's student population of 276 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park School is 0.62, 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
#3454 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
57%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park School's ranking?
Oak Park School is ranked #3454 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Oak Park School often compared to?
Oak Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Focus Academy, Pine View School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Park School?
The graduation rate of Oak Park School is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Oak Park School?
276 students attend Oak Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Oak Park School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park School?
Oak Park School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oak Park School offer ?
Oak Park School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Oak Park School part of?
Oak Park School is part of Sarasota School District.
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