Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Leaf Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Leaf Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Leaf Center's student population of 89 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Leaf Center 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 New Leaf Center is 0.65, 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
#3661 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
45%
21%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Leaf Center's ranking?
New Leaf Center is ranked #3661 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are New Leaf Center often compared to?
New Leaf Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Belleview-santos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Leaf Center?
The graduation rate of New Leaf Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Leaf Center?
89 students attend New Leaf Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of New Leaf Center students are Black, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Leaf Center?
New Leaf Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Leaf Center offer ?
New Leaf Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is New Leaf Center part of?
New Leaf Center is part of Marion School District.
School Reviews
3 9/30/2019
I joined the New Leaf Center Program on January 10, 2019, I will say my time at N.LC has been an interesting ride indeed, I have a few complaints to start with.1.) Health and Safety, The buses are old, and there is no air condition or heater, the bus drivers are rude, and paras on the buses don''t do their job, they will kick you off the bus if you fall out because of heat, there just doing that so they don''t have to pay for no air conditioners, the walls paint is peeling off, the floors are destroyed, and there is mold in the school, the food is spoiled!2.) Teachers & Staff, The teachers, and staff are weird people, I get bad vibes when I am around those people, they drink, and they act worst the, us (Students), and those are the people who are supposed to be Are role models, the people who we trust and love, people who we look up too, it sickens me to see these adults act so foolish around these children, this school clearly does not know how to hire people! I can only give this school 3 Stars Positive sides:1.) This place was very welcoming from the first day I arrived for P.A.S.S, to the time I stepped into my class2.) They do an amazing job on accommodating students with disability''s who need that extra push and extra time, my grades have improved, when I first got there at New Leaf I had all F''s in all six classes my freshman year, at the end of year my grades improved enough too were I could get the credits for that year, I had a (D) (C) (B) & (A) I got one F that was it! We had 7 classes so luckily I still had a total of six classes earned, (AMAZING) my grades are amazing now I have A''s & B''s I would not have done it without NEW LEAF CENTER When it came College Preparedness/Future Planning, I loved how easy going the staff where during my meetings, they helped me out so much they helped me figure out somewhat where I wanna start off doing in the future after high school, To sum it up! I do not recommend NLC, But it is not that bad, they are very easy going, and they really work hard to get you back on track in life!
2 10/16/2014
If your child needs an alternative school, take your child to counseling and seek private help for home-schooling for the year they are expelled from the general school district. If you love your child, do not send them to Kingsbury.
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