The Outpost (Closed 2012)

Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Outpost 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(10-11)
<50%
68%
(10-11)
<50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
84%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
9%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend The Outpost?
13 students attend The Outpost.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of The Outpost students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Outpost offer ?
The Outpost offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The Outpost part of?
The Outpost is part of Union School District.

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