Excellent
#418 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 11% in state
Florida State University School
School · Fsu Lab Sch · Tallahassee, FL
A Fsu Lab Sch charter school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 SCHOOL HOUSE RD, Tallahassee, FL 32311
- Math 87% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Florida State University School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 41 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Florida State University 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated757/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,250
Median home value
$288,900
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Classical SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Leon County Virtual School FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Tallahassee Adventist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Florida A&m University Developmental Research SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 569 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fsu Lab Sch
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- 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 State University School is listed in FSU LAB SCH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florida State University School
Florida State University School is a public school in Tallahassee, FL, part of Fsu Lab Sch, serving approximately 1,871 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #418 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florida State University School
What grades does Florida State University School serve?
Florida State University School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Florida State University School?
Florida State University School has an enrollment of approximately 1,871 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida State University School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida State University School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florida State University School rank in FL?
Florida State University School ranks #418 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Florida State University School's MySchoolScout rating?
Florida State University School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 State University School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florida State University School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Florida State University School a charter school?
Yes, Florida State University School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Florida State University School a Title I school?
No, Florida State University School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florida State University School?
25.8% of students at Florida State University 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
- 1,871
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 115
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Leon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (850) 245-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 32311)
- 21,060
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 32311; 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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