Reduced Services serves 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reduced Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Reduced Services's student population of 12 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
#OneDesoto, All For Kids.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Reduced Services is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
33%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reduced Services?
The graduation rate of Reduced Services is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Reduced Services?
12 students attend Reduced Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Reduced Services students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does Reduced Services offer ?
Reduced Services offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reduced Services part of?
Reduced Services is part of Desoto School District.
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