Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waldo Community School 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 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
How many students attend Waldo Community School?
193 students attend Waldo Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Waldo Community School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldo Community School?
Waldo Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waldo Community School offer ?
Waldo Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waldo Community School part of?
Waldo Community School is part of Alachua School District.
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