Serving 256 students in grades 6-12, R. C. Bannerman Learning 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 52% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. C. Bannerman Learning 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
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center's student population of 256 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R. C. Bannerman Learning 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 R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is 0.60, 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
#3700 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
52%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. C. Bannerman Learning Center's ranking?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is ranked #3700 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are R. C. Bannerman Learning Center often compared to?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Clay High School, Ridgeview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
The graduation rate of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is 52%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
256 students attend R. C. Bannerman Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. C. Bannerman Learning Center?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R. C. Bannerman Learning Center offer ?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is R. C. Bannerman Learning Center part of?
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center is part of Clay School District.
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