Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-8, W. R. Tolar K-8 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. R. Tolar K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
W. R. Tolar K-8 School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. R. Tolar K-8 School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. R. Tolar K-8 School is 0.48, 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
#1550 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. R. Tolar K-8 School's ranking?
W. R. Tolar K-8 School is ranked #1550 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W. R. Tolar K-8 School?
499 students attend W. R. Tolar K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of W. R. Tolar K-8 School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. R. Tolar K-8 School?
W. R. Tolar K-8 School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does W. R. Tolar K-8 School offer ?
W. R. Tolar K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is W. R. Tolar K-8 School part of?
W. R. Tolar K-8 School is part of Liberty School District.
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