Serving 54 students in grades 6-12, Richmond Perrine Optimist 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
72%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤20%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 48% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond Perrine Optimist?
The graduation rate of Richmond Perrine Optimist is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Richmond Perrine Optimist?
54 students attend Richmond Perrine Optimist.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Richmond Perrine Optimist students are Black, and 28% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Richmond Perrine Optimist offer ?
Richmond Perrine Optimist offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Richmond Perrine Optimist part of?
Richmond Perrine Optimist is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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