Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies's student population of 661 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies 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 Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies is 0.48, 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
#2871 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
70%
38%
Black
12%
21%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Osceola School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies's ranking?
Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies is ranked #2871 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies often compared to?
Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Flora Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies?
661 students attend Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies?
Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies offer ?
Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies part of?
Thacker Avenue Elementary For International Studies is part of Osceola School District.
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