Sheriff's Youth Villa 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 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students (14-15)
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)14%
31%
Black
(14-15)14%
23%
White
(14-15)58%
40%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)14%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
46%
51%
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 58% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Sheriff's Youth Villa?
7 students attend Sheriff's Youth Villa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sheriff's Youth Villa students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sheriff's Youth Villa offer ?
Sheriff's Youth Villa offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Sheriff's Youth Villa part of?
Sheriff's Youth Villa is part of Polk School District.
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