Serving 63 students in grades 7-12, Tantie 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tantie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Tantie's student population of 63 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Tantie ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tantie is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2868 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
63%
21%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
90%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tantie's ranking?
Tantie is ranked #2868 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tantie?
63 students attend Tantie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Tantie students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Tantie offer ?
Tantie offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tantie part of?
Tantie is part of Okeechobee School District.
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