Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Willis Peters Exceptional Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willis Peters Exceptional Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Willis Peters Exceptional Center's student population of 55 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willis Peters Exceptional Center 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 Willis Peters Exceptional Center is 0.67, 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
#3411 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willis Peters Exceptional Center's ranking?
Willis Peters Exceptional Center is ranked #3411 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Willis Peters Exceptional Center often compared to?
Willis Peters Exceptional Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy Thomas Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willis Peters Exceptional Center?
The graduation rate of Willis Peters Exceptional Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Willis Peters Exceptional Center?
55 students attend Willis Peters Exceptional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Willis Peters Exceptional Center students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willis Peters Exceptional Center?
Willis Peters Exceptional Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willis Peters Exceptional Center offer ?
Willis Peters Exceptional Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Willis Peters Exceptional Center part of?
Willis Peters Exceptional Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
View the Willis Peters Exceptional Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days*
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 9/8/2023
Willis Peters has been a godsend for me and my family. We have finally found a school that is correctly suited for my son and all of his educational and personal special needs .. we and he feel included, instead of being excluded .. I love this school.. looking forward to many more years there.
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