Fox Chapel Middle School vs. Explorer K-8
Should I attend Fox Chapel Middle School or Explorer K-8? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fox Chapel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, Fox Chapel Middle 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,582 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Explorer K-8 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
810 students
1,582 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2244 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2320 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
27
Kindergarten Students
-
161
Grade 1 Students
-
175
Grade 2 Students
-
157
Grade 3 Students
-
169
Grade 4 Students
-
145
Grade 5 Students
-
176
Grade 6 Students
288
187
Grade 7 Students
252
196
Grade 8 Students
270
189
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
26%
33%
% Black
8%
11%
% White
58%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%