Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Evergreen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary School?
251 students attend Evergreen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Evergreen Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Evergreen Elementary School offer ?
Evergreen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evergreen Elementary School part of?
Evergreen Elementary School is part of Marion School District.
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