Serving 285 students in grades 6-12, R. C. Bannerman Learning Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center's student population of 285 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is 0.58, 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
#3524 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
22%
21%
White
60%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
67%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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 R. C. Bannerman Learning Center's ranking?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is ranked #3524 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are R. C. Bannerman Learning Center often compared to?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Clay High School, Ridgeview High School by visitors of our site.
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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
The graduation rate of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is 67%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
285 students attend R. C. Bannerman Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center students are White, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does R. C. Bannerman Learning Center offer ?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is R. C. Bannerman Learning Center part of?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is part of Clay School District.
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