For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 7,964 students in Hendry School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Hendry School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,719 Schools
# Students
13,825 Students
1,028,832 Students
# Teachers
346 Teachers
54,685 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Hendry School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 76% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
# American Indian Students
49 Students
2,965 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
124 Students
28,145 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,220 Students
387,831 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
38%
# Black Students
2,428 Students
215,168 Students
% Black Students
18%
21%
# White Students
3,445 Students
352,586 Students
% White Students
25%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,772 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
548 Students
40,365 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
334
6,188
# Students in K Grade:
810
37,252
# Students in 1st Grade:
892
38,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
831
38,925
# Students in 3rd Grade:
952
41,876
# Students in 4th Grade:
801
38,781
# Students in 5th Grade:
858
42,333
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,035
213,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,138
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,286
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,336
34,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,332
33,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,223
31,237
# Students in 12th Grade:
997
31,409
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,891 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,473 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,891
$11,974
Spending / Student
$6,473
$11,627
Best Hendry School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Labelle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8000 E Cowboy Way
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4646
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 674-4646
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #22.
Clewiston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Pasadena Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1530
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-1530
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #33.
Digital Academy Of Florida
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 E Hickpochee Ave
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4642
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4642
Grades: K-12
| 6,396 students
Rank: n/an/a
County Wide Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
25 E Hickpochee Ave
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4166
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 674-4166
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mydistrict Virtual School
Magnet School
25 E Hickpochee Ave
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 744-4555
Labelle, FL 33975
(863) 744-4555
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
