Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Leaf 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Leaf Center's student population of 123 students has grown by 136% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Leaf Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Leaf 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
#3623 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Leaf Center's ranking?
New Leaf Center is ranked #3623 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are New Leaf Center often compared to?
New Leaf Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Belleview-santos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Leaf Center?
The graduation rate of New Leaf Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Leaf Center?
123 students attend New Leaf Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of New Leaf Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Leaf Center?
New Leaf Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Leaf Center offer ?
New Leaf Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Leaf Center part of?
New Leaf Center is part of Marion School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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