Rodney B. Cox Elementary School

37615 Martin Luther King Blvd
Dade City, FL 33523
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rodney B. Cox Elementary School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rodney B. Cox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Rodney B. Cox Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Rodney B. Cox Elementary School 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 Rodney B. Cox Elementary School 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3213 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rodney B. Cox Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rodney B. Cox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rodney B. Cox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rodney B. Cox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
56%
37%
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Black
28%
21%
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White
12%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rodney B. Cox Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Rodney B. Cox Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rodney B. Cox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rodney B. Cox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rodney B. Cox Elementary School's ranking?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is ranked #3213 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
428 students attend Rodney B. Cox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Rodney B. Cox Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rodney B. Cox Elementary School?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rodney B. Cox Elementary School offer ?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rodney B. Cox Elementary School part of?
Rodney B. Cox Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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