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#1099 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 29% in state

The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville

Elementary School · Leon · Tallahassee, FL

A Leon charter elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3208 THOMASVILLE RD, Tallahassee, FL 32308

  • Math 65% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.8 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$10,997
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Students at The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency65%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 65% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
ELA
82%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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)

Median income

$73,125

Median home value

$291,800

Median rent

$1,327/mo

College educated

56%

Homeownership

49.9%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Learning CenterPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–120.7 mi43Compare →
Gilchrist Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–50.8 mi891Compare →
Rose Academy LlcPrivate · tuition6.7private1–120.9 mi49Compare →
North Florida Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–121.3 mi473Compare →

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.

Leon

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#6 of 50
District spending per student
$10,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville is listed in LEON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville

The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville is a public elementary school in Tallahassee, FL, part of Leon, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,099 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville

What grades does The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville serve?

The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville?

The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville?

The student-teacher ratio at The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville rank in FL?

The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville ranks #1,099 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville's MySchoolScout rating?

The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville a charter school?

Yes, The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville a Title I school?

No, The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville?

8.0% of students at The School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville 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 – 8th
Enrollment
462
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Leon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%
Area population (ZIP 32308)
23,237
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
43.2
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 32308; 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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