Serving 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hospital Homebound 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hospital Homebound ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hospital Homebound's student population of 151 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hospital Homebound is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
38%
Black
15%
21%
White
44%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
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 52% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hospital Homebound?
The graduation rate of Hospital Homebound is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hospital Homebound?
151 students attend Hospital Homebound.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hospital Homebound students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hospital Homebound offer ?
Hospital Homebound offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hospital Homebound part of?
Hospital Homebound is part of Polk School District.
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