Henry H. Filer Middle School vs. Palm Springs Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 723 students in grades 6-8, Henry H. Filer 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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 794 students in grades 6-8, Palm Springs 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
723 students
794 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2902 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2486 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
243
226
Grade 7 Students
232
253
Grade 8 Students
248
315
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
98%
97%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
