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The School of Arts & Sciences Centre

Elementary School · Leon · Tallahassee, FL

A Leon charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Charter

2415 N MONROE ST STE 2700, Tallahassee, FL 32303

  • Math 58% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-1.6 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.2% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$10,997
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at The School of Arts & Sciences Centre score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 62% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where The School of Arts & Sciences Centre 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • 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

$63,123

Median home value

$204,900

Median rent

$1,324/mo

College educated

45.9%

Homeownership

49.8%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32303; 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

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Unity Child Care Development LlcPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–40.3 mi33Compare →
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Faith Presbyterian Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi9Compare →
Ruediger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–50.9 mi474Compare →

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
#22 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 & Sciences Centre is listed in LEON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The School of Arts & Sciences Centre

The School of Arts & Sciences Centre is a public elementary school in Tallahassee, FL, part of Leon, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,251 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The School of Arts & Sciences Centre

What grades does The School of Arts & Sciences Centre serve?

The School of Arts & Sciences Centre serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend The School of Arts & Sciences Centre?

The School of Arts & Sciences Centre has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The School of Arts & Sciences Centre?

The student-teacher ratio at The School of Arts & Sciences Centre is 10.7:1. 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 & Sciences Centre rank in FL?

The School of Arts & Sciences Centre ranks #2,251 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is The School of Arts & Sciences Centre's MySchoolScout rating?

The School of Arts & Sciences Centre has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 The School of Arts & Sciences Centre?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The School of Arts & Sciences Centre has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is The School of Arts & Sciences Centre a charter school?

Yes, The School of Arts & Sciences Centre 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 & Sciences Centre a Title I school?

No, The School of Arts & Sciences Centre is not currently a Title I school.

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

18.1% of students at The School of Arts & Sciences Centre 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
448
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Leon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
Area population (ZIP 32303)
49,915
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
31.6
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 32303; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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