Roland Park K-8 School (Closed 2012)
Roland Park K-8 School served 533 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
533 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
33%
Black
58%
22%
White
7%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
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