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W. R. Tolar K-8 School

14757 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
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Rating
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7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (850) 643-2426
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W. R. Tolar K-8 School serves 440 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
W. R. Tolar K-8 School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W. R. Tolar K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

W. R. Tolar K-8 School's student population of 440 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
440 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

W. R. Tolar K-8 School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of W. R. Tolar K-8 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1218 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
35%
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Black
12%
22%
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White
66%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.52
0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Liberty School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W. R. Tolar K-8 School's ranking?

W. R. Tolar K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend W. R. Tolar K-8 School?

440 students attend W. R. Tolar K-8 School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of W. R. Tolar K-8 School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of W. R. Tolar K-8 School?

W. R. Tolar K-8 School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does W. R. Tolar K-8 School offer ?

W. R. Tolar K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is W. R. Tolar K-8 School part of?

W. R. Tolar K-8 School is part of Liberty School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day for Students/Early Release
May 26, 2023 (Friday)
Summer School Closed
July 03, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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