Gerald Adams Elementary School vs. Poinciana Elementary School
Should I attend Gerald Adams Elementary School or Poinciana Elementary School? 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
Gerald Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Poinciana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gerald Adams 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 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poinciana Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
678 students
566 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1955 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1083 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
115
74
Kindergarten Students
112
76
Grade 1 Students
100
86
Grade 2 Students
95
83
Grade 3 Students
86
82
Grade 4 Students
88
90
Grade 5 Students
82
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
40%
34%
% Black
34%
29%
% White
21%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%