Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Paul B. Stephens Ese 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 15-19% (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 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center's student population of 165 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul B. Stephens Ese 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 Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is 0.52, 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
#3633 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
66%
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
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul B. Stephens Ese Center's ranking?
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is ranked #3633 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?
15-19% 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 Paul B. Stephens Ese Center?
The graduation rate of Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Paul B. Stephens Ese Center?
165 students attend Paul B. Stephens Ese Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Paul B. Stephens Ese Center students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul B. Stephens Ese Center?
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul B. Stephens Ese Center offer ?
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Paul B. Stephens Ese Center part of?
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
The last day for all students has changed from an early-release day to a full day
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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