Paul B. Stephens Ese Center serves 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center's student population of 167 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is 0.49, 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
#3638 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
69%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 is Paul B. Stephens Ese Center's ranking?
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is ranked #3638 out of 3,655 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 48% FL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paul B. Stephens Ese Center?
The graduation rate of Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Paul B. Stephens Ese Center?
167 students attend Paul B. Stephens Ese Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Paul B. Stephens Ese Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul B. Stephens Ese Center?
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Paul B. Stephens Ese Center offer ?
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Paul B. Stephens Ese Center part of?
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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