Serving 32 students in grades 6-12, Turning Point 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turning Point's student population of 32 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
32 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turning Point is 0.31, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
21%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
34%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 52% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turning Point?
The graduation rate of Turning Point is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Turning Point?
32 students attend Turning Point.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Turning Point students are Black, and 19% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turning Point?
Turning Point has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Turning Point offer ?
Turning Point offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Turning Point part of?
Turning Point is part of Jefferson School District.
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