Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School serves the southwest part of Jacksonville, FL, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School 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 Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#3154 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
56%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School's ranking?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is ranked #3154 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School often compared to?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timucuan Elementary School, Chimney Lakes Elementary School, Jacksonville Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School?
538 students attend Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School offer ?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School part of?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School located?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is located in the Southwest Jacksonville neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Southwest Jacksonville.
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