Joshua Creek Center serves 125 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
39%
21%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
1%
40%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Joshua Creek Center?
125 students attend Joshua Creek Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Joshua Creek Center students are White, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joshua Creek Center?
Joshua Creek Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joshua Creek Center offer ?
Joshua Creek Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Joshua Creek Center part of?
Joshua Creek Center is part of Desoto School District.
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