Very Good
#1272 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 34% in state
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
School · Famu Lab Sch · Tallahassee, FL
A Famu Lab Sch school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 W ORANGE AVE, Tallahassee, FL 32307
- Math 38% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Florida A&m University Developmental Research School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Florida A&m University Developmental Research School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated757/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Life Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–11 | 2.3 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Tallahassee Classical SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Leon Co Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Tallahassee Adventist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Famu Lab Sch
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is listed in FAMU LAB SCH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is a public school in Tallahassee, FL, part of Famu Lab Sch, serving approximately 569 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,272 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
What grades does Florida A&m University Developmental Research School serve?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Florida A&m University Developmental Research School?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida A&m University Developmental Research School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florida A&m University Developmental Research School rank in FL?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School ranks #1,272 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Florida A&m University Developmental Research School's MySchoolScout rating?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Florida A&m University Developmental Research School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florida A&m University Developmental Research School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Florida A&m University Developmental Research School a charter school?
No, Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florida A&m University Developmental Research School a Title I school?
No, Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florida A&m University Developmental Research School?
100.0% of students at Florida A&m University Developmental Research School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Leon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (850) 412-5866
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 32307)
- 1,379
- Area median age
- 19.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32307; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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