Sandhill Elementary School
Sandhill Elementary School serves 942 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sandhill 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Sandhill Elementary School's student population of 942 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 942 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sandhill 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 Sandhill Elementary School is 0.65, 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 | #2382 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 33% |
| Black | 19% | 22% |
| White | 27% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sandhill Elementary School is Don E Woods Opportunity Center (4.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dundee Ridge Middle Academy (2.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dundee Dundee Ridge Middle Academy Magnet School
Math: 58% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 758 students10
2.9 miles
5555 Lake Trask Rd
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088 2.9 5-8 758 - Dundee Dundee Elementary Academy Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 522 students10
3.9 miles
215 Frederick Ave
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3316 3.9 PK-4 522 - Dundee Don E Woods Opportunity Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 23 students10
4.0 miles
213 Lake Ave E
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325 4 6-12 23 - Haines City Haines City Senior High School Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,413 students10
4.1 miles
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281 4.1 9-12 2,413 - Haines City Alta Vista Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 37%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 730 students10
4.4 miles
801 Scenic Hwy S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3235 4.4 PK-5 730
School Reviews
| 2 As far as education the school is far behind compared to other counties as well as states. Sandhill doesn't offer a lot of extracurricular activities, so the students are not offered the same opportunities as other students in other schools. - Posted by Parent - trina |
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