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Doris A. Sanders Learning Center vs. Magnolia School

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School Overview

School
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Magnolia School
1900 Matterhorne Dr
Orlando, FL 32818
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Doris A. Sanders Learning 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Magnolia 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 is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
84 students
115 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magnolia School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
68% | 32%
70% | 30%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magnolia School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magnolia School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orange School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3544 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3294 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magnolia School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnolia School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnolia School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Magnolia School with the average graduation rate observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Magnolia School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
2
-
Grade 2 Students
1
-
Grade 3 Students
3
2
Grade 4 Students
2
5
Grade 5 Students
2
1
Grade 6 Students
7
4
Grade 7 Students
7
7
Grade 8 Students
11
7
Grade 9 Students
9
5
Grade 10 Students
10
8
Grade 11 Students
5
4
Grade 12 Students
25
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magnolia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Magnolia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
25%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Magnolia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Magnolia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Magnolia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Magnolia School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Magnolia School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(12-13 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Magnolia School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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