The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (09-10)
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(09-10)4%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)4%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)9%
27%
Black
(09-10)71%
24%
White
(09-10)12%
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
94%
45%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Taylor Creek Juvenile Residential Facility?
53 students attend Taylor Creek Juvenile Residential Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Taylor Creek Juvenile Residential Facility students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Taylor Creek Juvenile Residential Facility offer ?
Taylor Creek Juvenile Residential Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Taylor Creek Juvenile Residential Facility part of?
Taylor Creek Juvenile Residential Facility is part of Okeechobee School District.
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