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Florida State University School

Florida State University School rates 7.8 on our ten-point scale and ranks 724 of 3,811 schools in Florida.

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7.8 on a one-to-ten scale.

#724 of 3,811 schools in Florida

The brief

A Fsu Lab Sch charter school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 724 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 1 of 2 in Fsu Lab Sch.

Florida State University School is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math88%28 points above the Florida average of 60%Grades 3–8 and high-school course exams · 1,100 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading83%22 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–10 · 1,190 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 9 points since 2022, reaching 86% in 2026.2026 FAST; 72 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.4
25% of the rating
Academics
9.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Florida State University School and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
18
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
49
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,997/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Tallahassee. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Tallahassee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
8.2% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Florida State University School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #724 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Florida State University School's MySchoolScout rating?

Florida State University School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,871
Student-teacher ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Leon County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
Not available
This value was not reported by the source.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 32311)
21,060
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
37.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.