Below Average
#3321 of 3,778 schools in FL
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
Elementary School · Lake · Leesburg, FL
A Lake elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
3101 SCHOOLVIEW ST, Leesburg, FL 34748
- Math 45% proficient (2011)
- Reading 45% proficient (2011)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2009, to 45% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,569/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leesburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,768
Median home value
$226,200
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Leesburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 871 | Compare → |
| Beverly Shores Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| First Academy-leesburgPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 455 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Lake
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #45 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is listed in LAKE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is a public elementary school in Leesburg, FL, part of Lake, serving approximately 248 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,321 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
What grades does Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center serve?
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center?
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center rank in FL?
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center ranks #3,321 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center a charter school?
No, Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center a Title I school?
No, Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center?
64.1% of students at Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (352) 787-5757
- Area population (ZIP 34748)
- 45,960
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 60.4
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 34748; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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