Serving 160 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Richard L. Sanders School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard L. Sanders School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Richard L. Sanders School's student population of 160 students has grown by 122% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 93% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Richard L. Sanders School 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 Richard L. Sanders School is 0.60, 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
#3607 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
38%
Black
52%
21%
White
36%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard L. Sanders School's ranking?
Richard L. Sanders School is ranked #3607 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard L. Sanders School?
The graduation rate of Richard L. Sanders School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Richard L. Sanders School?
160 students attend Richard L. Sanders School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Richard L. Sanders School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard L. Sanders School?
Richard L. Sanders School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard L. Sanders School offer ?
Richard L. Sanders School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard L. Sanders School part of?
Richard L. Sanders School is part of Pinellas School District.
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