Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School vs. Shady Hills Elementary School
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School Overview
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Shady Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shady Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
596 students
471 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1833 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1407 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
1
Kindergarten Students
85
69
Grade 1 Students
94
86
Grade 2 Students
98
70
Grade 3 Students
103
81
Grade 4 Students
98
87
Grade 5 Students
96
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
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% Hispanic
19%
17%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
72%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
