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Sandhill Elementary School vs. Dundee Elementary Academy

Should you attend Sandhill Elementary School or Dundee Elementary Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sandhill Elementary School
1801 Tyner Rd
Haines City, FL 33844
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Dundee Elementary Academy
215 Frederick Ave
Dundee, FL 33838
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Dundee Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,017 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandhill 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 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dundee Elementary Academy 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 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,017 students
636 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sandhill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dundee Elementary Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sandhill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dundee Elementary Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sandhill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dundee Elementary Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sandhill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dundee Elementary Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3142 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#1082 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sandhill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dundee Elementary Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
62%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandhill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dundee Elementary Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandhill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dundee Elementary Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandhill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dundee Elementary Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sandhill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dundee Elementary Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
55
22
Kindergarten Students
137
96
Grade 1 Students
146
102
Grade 2 Students
160
91
Grade 3 Students
178
108
Grade 4 Students
175
110
Grade 5 Students
166
107

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sandhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dundee Elementary Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
60%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sandhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dundee Elementary Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sandhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dundee Elementary Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
16%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sandhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dundee Elementary Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sandhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dundee Elementary Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sandhill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dundee Elementary Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sandhill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dundee Elementary Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
6%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sandhill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dundee Elementary Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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