Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet?
261 students attend Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet students are Black, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet?
Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet offer ?
Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet part of?
Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet is part of Bay School District.
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