Don E Woods Opportunity Center

213 Lake Ave E
Dundee, FL 33838
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Bottom 50%
Serving 56 students in grades 6-12, Don E Woods Opportunity 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 ≤20% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Don E Woods Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Don E Woods Opportunity Center's student population of 56 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
56 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Don E Woods Opportunity Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don E Woods Opportunity 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3532 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
52%
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≤20%
52%
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<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
41%
37%
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Black
34%
21%
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White
21%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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(20-21)
<50%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Don E Woods Opportunity Center's ranking?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center is ranked #3532 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Don E Woods Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Don E Woods Opportunity Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Don E Woods Opportunity Center?
56 students attend Don E Woods Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Don E Woods Opportunity Center students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don E Woods Opportunity Center?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Don E Woods Opportunity Center offer ?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Don E Woods Opportunity Center part of?
Don E Woods Opportunity Center is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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