W. H. Rhodes Elementary School

5563 Byrom St
Milton, FL 32570
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 812 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W. H. Rhodes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 50% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 812 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W. H. Rhodes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

W. H. Rhodes Elementary School's student population of 812 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
812 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

W. H. Rhodes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1790 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in W. H. Rhodes Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
21%
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White
67%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in W. H. Rhodes Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in W. H. Rhodes Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W. H. Rhodes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in W. H. Rhodes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W. H. Rhodes Elementary School's ranking?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School is ranked #1790 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are W. H. Rhodes Elementary School often compared to?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berryhill Elementary School, Bennett C Russell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W. H. Rhodes Elementary School?
812 students attend W. H. Rhodes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. H. Rhodes Elementary School?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does W. H. Rhodes Elementary School offer ?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W. H. Rhodes Elementary School part of?
W. H. Rhodes Elementary School is part of Santa Rosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 812 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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