Vernon Elementary School vs. Kate M. Smith Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vernon 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 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 964 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kate M. Smith 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 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
604 students
964 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1729 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1155 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
79
-
Kindergarten Students
94
159
Grade 1 Students
98
173
Grade 2 Students
84
154
Grade 3 Students
88
167
Grade 4 Students
80
157
Grade 5 Students
81
154
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
8%
18%
% White
79%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
