Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sadie T. Tillis 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sadie T. Tillis 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 Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3131 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
58%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School's ranking?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is ranked #3131 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School often compared to?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timucuan Elementary School, Chimney Lakes Elementary School, Jacksonville Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School?
483 students attend Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School offer ?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School part of?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School located?
Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School is located in the Southwest Jacksonville neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Southwest Jacksonville.
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