Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
Tel:
(352) 787-5757
- Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center serves 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 228 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 40-49% | 57% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 40-49% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 33% |
| Black | 29% | 22% |
| White | 38% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lake School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is Lake Academy Leesburg (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Carver Middle School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Leesburg Carver Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 809 students
1.4 miles
1200 Beecher St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7868 1.4 6-8 809 - Leesburg Lake Academy Leesburg Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 71 students
1.6 miles
2020 Talley Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 315-7890 1.6 K-12 71 - Leesburg Leesburg Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 777 students
2.0 miles
2229 South St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 365-6308 2.0 PK-5 777 - Leesburg Oak Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 511 students
2.0 miles
2101 South St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-3232 2.0 6-8 511 - Leesburg Beverly Shores Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 734 students
2.1 miles
1108 Griffin Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4175 2.1 PK-5 734
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