Serving 40 students in grades 6-12, Falkenburg Road Jail 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falkenburg Road Jail ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Falkenburg Road Jail's student population of 40 students has grown by 135% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Falkenburg Road Jail 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 Falkenburg Road Jail is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1872 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
78%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falkenburg Road Jail's ranking?
Falkenburg Road Jail is ranked #1872 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falkenburg Road Jail?
The graduation rate of Falkenburg Road Jail is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Falkenburg Road Jail?
40 students attend Falkenburg Road Jail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Falkenburg Road Jail students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falkenburg Road Jail?
Falkenburg Road Jail has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Falkenburg Road Jail offer ?
Falkenburg Road Jail offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Falkenburg Road Jail part of?
Falkenburg Road Jail is part of Hillsborough School District.
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