Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
34%
Black
(19-20)52%
22%
White
(19-20)41%
37%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
90%
50%
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 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility?
29 students attend Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility students are Black, 41% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility offer ?
Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility part of?
Cypress Juvenile Residential Facility is part of Okeechobee School District.
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