Ese Countywide 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (14-15)
81 students

Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
10 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
53%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
53%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
(14-15)1%
n/a
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)14%
31%

Black
(14-15)35%
23%

White
(14-15)44%
40%

Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)6%
3%


Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
80%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%

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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ese Countywide?
The graduation rate of Ese Countywide is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Ese Countywide?
81 students attend Ese Countywide.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ese Countywide students are White, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ese Countywide offer ?
Ese Countywide offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ese Countywide part of?
Ese Countywide is part of Polk School District.
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