Carlstrom Center serves 126 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% 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
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
39%
21%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Carlstrom Center?
126 students attend Carlstrom Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Carlstrom Center students are White, 39% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlstrom Center?
Carlstrom Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carlstrom Center offer ?
Carlstrom Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Carlstrom Center part of?
Carlstrom Center is part of Desoto School District.
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