Serving 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, The Quest Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Quest Center's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Quest Center 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 The Quest Center is 0.68, 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
#3558 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Quest Center's ranking?
The Quest Center is ranked #3558 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are The Quest Center often compared to?
The Quest Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Quest Center?
The graduation rate of The Quest Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend The Quest Center?
109 students attend The Quest Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of The Quest Center students are Black, 30% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Quest Center?
The Quest Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Quest Center offer ?
The Quest Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Quest Center part of?
The Quest Center is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is The Quest Center located?
The Quest Center is located in the Driftwood neighborhood of Hollywood, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Driftwood.
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