Big Cypress Wilderness Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (15-16)
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)22%
32%
Black
(15-16)74%
23%
White
(15-16)4%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
3%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Big Cypress Wilderness Institute?
23 students attend Big Cypress Wilderness Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Big Cypress Wilderness Institute students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Big Cypress Wilderness Institute offer ?
Big Cypress Wilderness Institute offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Big Cypress Wilderness Institute part of?
Big Cypress Wilderness Institute is part of Collier School District.
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