Serving 211 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 61% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center's student population of 211 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is 0.59, 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
#3631 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
61%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #3631 out of 3,662 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤5% 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 61%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
211 students attend R. C. Bannerman Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center students are White, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R. C. Bannerman Learning Center offer ?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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