Serving 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hospital Homebound 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority 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: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hospital Homebound ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hospital Homebound's student population of 151 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hospital Homebound 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 Hospital Homebound is 0.62, 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
#3507 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
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 Hospital Homebound's ranking?
Hospital Homebound is ranked #3507 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hospital Homebound?
The graduation rate of Hospital Homebound is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hospital Homebound?
151 students attend Hospital Homebound.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hospital Homebound students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hospital Homebound?
Hospital Homebound has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hospital Homebound offer ?
Hospital Homebound offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hospital Homebound part of?
Hospital Homebound is part of Polk School District.
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