Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Character Counts Center 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
68%
21%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Character Counts Center?
37 students attend Character Counts Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Character Counts Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Character Counts Center offer ?
Character Counts Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Character Counts Center part of?
Character Counts Center is part of Alachua School District.
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