Top Rankings
Gilchrist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,839 students in Gilchrist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Gilchrist School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
2,839 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Gilchrist School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 73 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
370 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
37%
# Black Students
137 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
5%
21%
# White Students
2,223 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
78%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
157
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
252
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
250
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
222
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
192
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
202
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
188
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,462 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,716 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,462
$11,974
Spending / Student
$11,716
$11,627
Best Gilchrist School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trenton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1013 N Main St
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210
Grades: 6-12
| 715 students
Rank: #22.
Trenton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Sw State Road 26
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2771 E Bell Ave
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3275
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3275
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #44.
Bell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 S Main St
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3232
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 463-3232
Grades: 6-12
| 627 students
Rank: #55.
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #66.
Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Grades: K-5
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilchrist School District?
Gilchrist School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,839 students.
What is the rank of Gilchrist School District?
Gilchrist School District is ranked #8 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilchrist School District?
78% of Gilchrist School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilchrist School District?
Gilchrist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Gilchrist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,716 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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