Ruediger Elementary School
Tel:
(850) 488-1074
- Ruediger Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ruediger Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
- Ruediger Elementary School's student population of 543 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 543 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Ruediger Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Ruediger Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2357 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 58% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 55% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 33% |
| Black | 75% | 22% |
| White | 12% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.70 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Leon School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ruediger Elementary School is Leon High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Raa Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tallahassee Raa Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 861 students
0.2 miles
401 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6287 0.2 6-8 861 - Tallahassee Griffin Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 549 students
0.6 miles
800 Alabama St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-8436 0.6 6-8 549 - Tallahassee John G Riley Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 623 students
1.2 miles
1400 Indiana St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5840 1.2 PK-5 623 - Tallahassee Elizabeth Cobb Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 870 students
1.3 miles
915 Hillcrest Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364 1.3 6-8 870 - Tallahassee Kate Sullivan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 771 students
1.3 miles
927 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 487-1216 1.3 PK-5 771
School Reviews
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.
