The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ese Special Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Asian
(24-25)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(24-25)14%
38%
Black
(24-25)14%
21%
White
(24-25)72%
34%
Hawaiian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sarasota School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ese Special Programs?
The graduation rate of Ese Special Programs is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ese Special Programs?
7 students attend Ese Special Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ese Special Programs students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Black.
What grades does Ese Special Programs offer ?
Ese Special Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ese Special Programs part of?
Ese Special Programs is part of Sarasota School District.
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