Roland Park K-8 School serves 533 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
533 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
58%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Roland Park K-8 School?
533 students attend Roland Park K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Roland Park K-8 School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roland Park K-8 School?
Roland Park K-8 School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roland Park K-8 School offer ?
Roland Park K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Roland Park K-8 School part of?
Roland Park K-8 School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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