Serving 721 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies 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 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies's student population of 721 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies is 0.63, 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
#2151 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
36%
Black
33%
21%
White
14%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies's ranking?
Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies is ranked #2151 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies?
721 students attend Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies?
Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies offer ?
Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies part of?
Samuel S. Gaines Of Emerging Technologies is part of St. Lucie School District.
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