Reduced Services serves 10 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reduced Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Reduced Services's student population of 10 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Reduced Services is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
40%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
33%
6%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reduced Services?
The graduation rate of Reduced Services is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Reduced Services?
10 students attend Reduced Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Reduced Services students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, and 20% of students are White.
What grades does Reduced Services offer ?
Reduced Services offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Reduced Services part of?
Reduced Services is part of Desoto School District.
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