Thurgood Marshall Fundamental vs. James B. Sanderlin K-8
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 817 students in grades Kindergarten-8, James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
751 students
817 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#855 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
87
Grade 1 Students
-
88
Grade 2 Students
-
88
Grade 3 Students
-
88
Grade 4 Students
-
84
Grade 5 Students
-
87
Grade 6 Students
241
104
Grade 7 Students
257
104
Grade 8 Students
253
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
45%
39%
% White
34%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%