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Everglades City School

Summary:

Everglades City School is a small, alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Everglades City, Florida, with a student population of 158 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained an exceptional 100% four-year graduation rate for the past three school years, significantly outperforming the state and Collier district averages. However, the school has struggled with fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.8% in 2019-2020 to 38.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state and district averages.

Everglades City School generally outperforms the state and district averages in End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in Geometry (82% proficient) and Biology 1 (71% proficient), but struggles in Civics, with only 23% of students proficient. The school's performance on FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) English Language Arts and Math assessments is mixed, with some grade levels exceeding state and district averages, while others fall behind. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 69.62% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the challenges of serving an economically disadvantaged student population, Everglades City School's exceptional graduation rates suggest the school is effectively supporting its students to successfully complete their high school education. The school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $22,578 in 2019-2020 to $29,431 in 2022-2023, and relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 11.8 students per teacher, may be contributing factors to the school's strengths. However, the school's mixed academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates indicate the need for continued focus on data-driven decision-making, targeted interventions, and resource allocation to address areas of concern and build on its successes.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 415 School Dr
       Everglades City, FL  34139

(239) 377-9800

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
651st of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,431 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  144

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.4%
Hispanic:
22.9%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Everglades City School ranks better than 71.1% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details Everglades City School ranks better than 67.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Everglades City School ranks better than 71.3% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.21. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Everglades City School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.4%), Hispanic (22.9%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Everglades City School is 8.2, which is the 2nd best among 6 alternative schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Everglades City School is $29,431, which is the highest among 8 alternative schools in the Collier School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Everglades City School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Everglades City School 387th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Everglades City School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Everglades City School 232nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Everglades City School in the ranking list.)

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Everglades City School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.61 1278th 1688 24.3%
2007 23.73 1443rd 1786 19.2%
2008 30.72 1333rd 1789 25.5%
2009 18.94 1583rd 1847 14.3%
2010 35.27 1333rd 1919 30.5%
2011 16.02 1767th 1985 11.0%
2012 10.64 1870th 1984 5.7%
2013 21.16 1701st 2029 16.2%
2014 13.48 1898th 2064 8.0%
2016 19.02 1761st 2087 15.6%
2017 19.22 1804th 2112 14.6%
2018 28.60 1561st 2118 26.3%
2019 33.61 1492nd 2182 31.6%
2021 67.18 709th 2247 68.4%
2022 46.30 1153rd 2219 48.0%
2023 55.49 960th 2240 57.1%
2024 69.43 651st 2256 71.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Everglades City School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.25 489th 593 17.5%
2006 16.82 557th 675 17.5%
2007 6.73 675th 736 8.3%
2010 60.90 342nd 839 59.2%
2011 16.77 747th 891 16.2%
2012 31.77 628th 897 30.0%
2013 17.08 808th 956 15.5%
2014 34.42 657th 999 34.2%
2016 34.54 656th 997 34.2%
2017 36.53 659th 1031 36.1%
2018 51.70 497th 1035 52.0%
2019 55.24 480th 1099 56.3%
2021 75.18 253rd 1136 77.7%
2023 49.03 576th 1177 51.1%
2024 65.01 387th 1196 67.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Everglades City School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.11 372nd 484 23.1%
2006 5.96 452nd 477 5.2%
2008 13.17 477th 577 17.3%
2009 8.26 522nd 587 11.1%
2011 49.06 353rd 622 43.2%
2012 19.25 477th 606 21.3%
2014 33.53 456th 687 33.6%
2016 42.92 349th 693 49.6%
2017 49.74 282nd 714 60.5%
2018 42.86 348th 716 51.4%
2019 76.04 80th 734 89.1%
2022 48.61 304th 774 60.7%
2023 44.01 349th 792 55.9%
2024 57.21 232nd 807 71.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Everglades City School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 225 15 0 1 15 n/a n/a 0 256
1989 217 15 0 1 16 n/a n/a 0 249
1990 201 12 0 1 14 n/a n/a 0 228
1991 211 21 0 1 11 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 192 17 0 1 18 n/a n/a 0 228
1993 215 13 0 1 15 n/a n/a 0 244
1994 228 12 0 4 13 n/a n/a 0 257
1995 222 14 0 2 16 n/a n/a 0 254
1996 222 14 0 2 16 n/a n/a 0 254
1997 210 16 0 4 19 n/a n/a 0 249
1998 202 21 0 6 23 n/a n/a 0 252
1999 219 20 0 2 13 n/a n/a 0 254
2000 203 16 0 8 14 n/a n/a 0 241
2001 198 17 1 6 21 n/a n/a 0 243
2002 145 16 0 5 12 n/a n/a 0 178
2003 145 16 0 5 12 n/a n/a 0 178
2004 130 12 0 10 12 n/a n/a 0 164
2005 114 8 0 12 12 n/a n/a 0 146
2006 120 12 0 15 6 n/a n/a 0 153
2007 119 9 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2008 120 7 0 13 2 n/a n/a 1 143
2009 121 5 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2010 120 5 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2011 128 4 0 13 3 5 1 0 154
2012 129 3 0 15 4 4 0 0 155
2013 137 3 0 17 3 4 0 0 164
2014 139 4 0 23 12 4 1 0 183
2015 135 3 0 31 10 4 1 0 184
2016 142 6 0 34 17 3 4 0 206
2017 126 5 1 29 18 3 4 0 186
2018 129 3 1 42 7 1 5 0 188
2019 121 3 1 38 4 0 9 0 176
2020 127 4 0 36 2 0 6 0 175
2021 106 5 0 36 4 0 4 0 155
2022 111 6 0 37 7 0 6 0 167
2023 104 5 0 33 8 0 8 0 158
2024 97 2 0 33 1 0 11 0 144

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Everglades City School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 19.0 13.4 29.3
1989 249 22.0 11.3 33.3
1990 228 21.0 10.8 33.8
1991 244 21.0 11.6 42.6
1992 228 20.0 11.4 32.9
1993 244 20.0 12.2 42.6
1994 257 20.0 12.9 47.1
1995 254 22.0 11.5 39.4
1996 254 22.0 11.5 39.4
1997 249 22.0 11.3 48.6
1998 252 20.0 12.6 47.2
1999 254 21.0 12.1 60.2
2000 241 22.0 11.0 63.1
2001 243 21.0 11.6 53.5
2002 178 19.0 9.4 55.6
2003 178 19.0 9.4 55.6
2004 164 19.0 8.6 53
2005 146 19.0 7.7 41.8
2006 153 18.0 8.5 35.9
2007 145 19.0 7.6 53.8
2008 143 19.0 7.5 53.5
2009 146 23.9 6.6 61.6
2010 142 22.0 6.4 65.5
2011 154 22.2 6.9 69.5
2012 155 21.4 7.2 72.9
2013 164 22.0 7.4 70.7
2014 183 22.0 8.3 66.1
2015 184 20.0 9.2 69.6
2016 206 22.0 9.3 63.1
2017 186 22.0 8.4 64.5
2018 188 18.0 10.4 78.7
2019 176 20.0 8.8 80.1
2020 175 15.5 11.2 71.4
2021 155 14.0 11.0 87.7
2022 167 14.0 11.8 86.8
2023 158 16.0 9.8 69.6
2024 144 17.4 8.2 66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Everglades City School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 19.0 13.4 29.3
1989 249 22.0 11.3 33.3
1990 228 21.0 10.8 33.8
1991 244 21.0 11.6 42.6
1992 228 20.0 11.4 32.9
1993 244 20.0 12.2 42.6
1994 257 20.0 12.9 47.1
1995 254 22.0 11.5 39.4
1996 254 22.0 11.5 39.4
1997 249 22.0 11.3 48.6
1998 252 20.0 12.6 47.2
1999 254 21.0 12.1 60.2
2000 241 22.0 11.0 63.1
2001 243 21.0 11.6 53.5
2002 178 19.0 9.4 55.6
2003 178 19.0 9.4 55.6
2004 164 19.0 8.6 53
2005 146 19.0 7.7 41.8
2006 153 18.0 8.5 35.9
2007 145 19.0 7.6 53.8
2008 143 19.0 7.5 53.5
2009 146 23.9 6.6 61.6
2010 142 22.0 6.4 65.5
2011 154 22.2 6.9 69.5
2012 155 21.4 7.2 72.9
2013 164 22.0 7.4 70.7
2014 183 22.0 8.3 66.1
2015 184 20.0 9.2 69.6
2016 206 22.0 9.3 63.1
2017 186 22.0 8.4 64.5
2018 188 18.0 10.4 78.7
2019 176 20.0 8.8 80.1
2020 175 15.5 11.2 71.4
2021 155 14.0 11.0 87.7
2022 167 14.0 11.8 86.8
2023 158 16.0 9.8 69.6
2024 144 17.4 8.2 66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Everglades City School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $701 (4.0%) $16,772 (96.0%) $17,473
2019 $1,455 (6.9%) $19,642 (93.1%) $21,097
2020 $1,364 (6.0%) $21,214 (94.0%) $22,578
2021 $1,073 (4.1%) $25,336 (95.9%) $26,410
2022 $1,534 (6.1%) $23,802 (93.9%) $25,336
2023 $2,322 (7.9%) $27,108 (92.1%) $29,431

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Everglades City School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1492nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 960th of 2240 Elementary schools
 25.5%
Ranks 480th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 576th of 1177 Middle schools
 5.3%
Ranks 80th of 734 High schoolsRanks 349th of 792 High schools
 33.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Everglades City School)5560
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collier)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Everglades City School)4273
 31%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Collier)6865
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Everglades City School)5377
 24%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)5866
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Everglades City School)5967
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Collier)6573
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Everglades City School)7063
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)5551
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Everglades City School)9088
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Collier)6663
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade Science (Everglades City School)4347
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Collier)5245
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Everglades City School)6733
 34%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)5652
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
End of Course Civics (Everglades City School)10075
 25%
   End of Course Civics (Collier)7270
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7169
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students176158
 10.2%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3833
 13.2%
Pacific Islander00
White121104
 14%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.1%69.6%
 10.5%

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Students at Everglades City School are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Everglades City School ranks 651st of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 144 students attended Everglades City School.


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