Ese Special Programs serves 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ese Special Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Community Size
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School Overview
Ese Special Programs's student population of 7 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ese Special Programs is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ese Special Programs?
The graduation rate of Ese Special Programs is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ese Special Programs?
7 students attend Ese Special Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ese Special Programs students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ese Special Programs?
Ese Special Programs has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ese Special Programs offer ?
Ese Special Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ese Special Programs part of?
Ese Special Programs is part of Sarasota School District.
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