Serving 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)'s student population of 66 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Dragons (deaf Department) And Cobras (blind Department)
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1885
School Rankings
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) 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 Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) is 0.66, 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
#2914 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
24%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
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 Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)'s ranking?
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) is ranked #2914 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) often compared to?
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)is often viewed alongside schools like R. B. Hunt Elementary School, Crookshank Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)?
66 students attend Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) students are White, 24% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)?
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) offer ?
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) part of?
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb) is part of Deaf/Blind School District.
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