Rio Grande Charter serves 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
92%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend Rio Grande Charter?
225 students attend Rio Grande Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rio Grande Charter students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Grande Charter?
Rio Grande Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rio Grande Charter offer ?
Rio Grande Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rio Grande Charter part of?
Rio Grande Charter is part of Orange School District.
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