Serving 167 students in grades 6-8, Stars Middle 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% 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 6-8
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
54%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
How many students attend Stars Middle School?
167 students attend Stars Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Stars Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stars Middle School?
Stars Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stars Middle School offer ?
Stars Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stars Middle School part of?
Stars Middle School is part of Leon School District.
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