Is P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School a good school?

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School ranks 235 th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,340 students attended P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School.

What is the racial makeup of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School?

Students at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School are 42% White, 24% Hispanic, 22% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

Summary:

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School is an alternative public school in Gainesville, Florida, serving 1,287 students from grades K-12 with a diverse student population.

P.K. Yonge stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with graduation rates ranging from 97.3% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the nearby Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School, which had a 94.1% graduation rate in 2022-2023. The school's students also consistently outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams, Statewide Science assessments, and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, P.K. Yonge's proficiency rates are projected to be 80% in Algebra 1, 95% in Biology 1, and 80% in 3rd grade ELA, compared to the state averages of 55%, 67%, and 55%, respectively.

While P.K. Yonge has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.6% in 2018-2019 to 34.8% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than the nearby Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School, which had a 28.9% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023. Additionally, P.K. Yonge spends significantly more per student, with $10,438 in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School, which spent $14,716 per student in the same year. This higher spending may contribute to the school's academic success and the resources available to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

1200 SW 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601

(352) 392-1554

District: Uf Lab School

SchoolDigger Rank:
235^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,438

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 1,340

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.0%

Hispanic:

24.4%

African American:

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School ranks better than 89.6% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.59. (See more...)

Compare Details P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School ranks better than 94.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.43. (See more...)

Compare Details P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School ranks better than 90.3% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Student population at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42%), Hispanic (24.4%), African American (21.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School is 18.8. (See more...)

Compare P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School employs 71 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School is $10,438.

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SchoolDigger ranks P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 68^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School 78^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School in the ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	56.05	121^st	199	39.2%
2005	67.24	93^rd	202	54.0%
2006	76.58	367^th	1688	78.3%
2007	79.05	336^th	1786	81.2%
2008	78.95	334^th	1789	81.3%
2009	78.01	351^st	1847	81.0%
2010	74.54	448^th	1919	76.7%
2011	76.66	422^nd	1985	78.7%
2012	69.05	595^th	1984	70.0%
2013	65.74	666^th	2029	67.2%
2014	59.47	830^th	2064	59.8%
2016	59.60	829^th	2087	60.3%
2017	59.08	844^th	2112	60.0%
2018	66.72	688^th	2118	67.5%
2019	60.38	834^th	2182	61.8%
2021	59.05	883^rd	2247	60.7%
2023	72.91	561^st	2240	75.0%
2024	87.59	235^th	2256	89.6%

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Rank History for P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	82.35	88^th	593	85.2%
2005	87.31	56^th	602	90.7%
2006	84.63	83^rd	675	87.7%
2007	80.65	113^th	736	84.6%
2008	80.35	125^th	740	83.1%
2009	77.11	164^th	780	79.0%
2010	88.56	59^th	839	93.0%
2011	86.92	86^th	891	90.3%
2012	91.64	48^th	897	94.6%
2013	85.07	110^th	956	88.5%
2014	73.94	233^rd	999	76.7%
2016	81.85	162^nd	997	83.8%
2017	77.14	218^th	1031	78.9%
2018	81.11	177^th	1035	82.9%
2019	82.50	175^th	1099	84.1%
2021	69.45	311^th	1136	72.6%
2022	77.39	231^st	1148	79.9%
2023	83.49	161^st	1177	86.3%
2024	91.43	68^th	1196	94.3%

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	86.16	54^th	484	88.8%
2005	88.90	40^th	487	91.8%
2006	86.18	47^th	477	90.1%
2007	89.15	42^nd	563	92.5%
2008	87.50	48^th	577	91.7%
2009	88.78	46^th	587	92.2%
2010	82.28	81^st	620	86.9%
2011	85.31	70^th	622	88.7%
2012	82.17	37^th	606	93.9%
2013	88.67	31^st	648	95.2%
2014	88.53	33^rd	687	95.2%
2016	82.05	52^nd	693	92.5%
2017	70.83	104^th	714	85.4%
2018	70.76	114^th	716	84.1%
2019	68.33	129^th	734	82.4%
2021	65.05	149^th	746	80.0%
2022	71.35	123^rd	774	84.1%
2023	83.42	53^rd	792	93.3%
2024	78.20	78^th	807	90.3%

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Enrollment information for P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	683	205	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	897
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	942	942
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	942	942
1997	645	237	17	72	5	n/a	n/a	7	983
1998	617	239	12	87	6	n/a	n/a	0	961
1999	669	251	10	92	7	n/a	n/a	0	1029
2000	677	254	11	100	5	n/a	n/a	0	1047
2001	668	253	11	99	5	n/a	n/a	0	1036
2002	756	284	13	115	6	n/a	n/a	0	1174
2003	756	284	13	115	6	n/a	n/a	0	1174
2004	744	286	19	120	6	n/a	n/a	0	1175
2005	718	292	16	129	3	n/a	n/a	0	1158
2006	710	289	21	142	6	n/a	n/a	0	1168
2007	632	280	22	159	6	n/a	n/a	56	1155
2008	615	286	29	173	5	n/a	n/a	54	1162
2009	588	291	29	179	3	n/a	n/a	62	1152
2010	565	275	29	193	3	n/a	n/a	74	1139
2011	544	258	35	227	9	2	71	0	1146
2012	545	262	43	216	10	2	76	0	1154
2013	546	261	41	212	9	2	75	0	1146
2014	554	266	46	195	8	2	73	0	1144
2015	561	257	50	201	5	1	78	0	1153
2016	567	262	44	186	6	1	79	0	1145
2017	561	253	44	206	5	1	80	0	1150
2018	541	275	46	201	5	0	85	0	1153
2019	525	287	41	212	6	1	84	0	1156
2020	495	288	38	229	6	1	83	0	1140
2021	518	327	38	255	6	1	99	0	1244
2022	537	308	42	268	5	0	101	0	1261
2023	548	296	50	302	3	0	88	0	1287
2024	563	290	50	327	0	0	110	0	1340

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	897	43.0	20.8	n/a
1993	0	46.0	0.0	n/a
1995	942	0.0	0.0	0
1996	942	0.0	0.0	0
1997	983	0.0	0.0	0
1998	961	n/a	0.0	16.2
1999	1029	63.0	16.3	23.5
2000	1047	74.0	14.1	23.8
2001	1036	65.0	15.9	20.6
2002	1174	0.0	n/a	18.6
2003	1174	0.0	n/a	18.6
2004	1175	71.0	16.5	15.5
2005	1158	77.0	15.0	16.2
2006	1168	74.0	15.8	18.4
2007	1155	66.0	17.5	14.7
2008	1162	107.5	10.8	17.3
2009	1152	209.5	5.5	18.2
2010	1139	122.0	9.3	16.4
2011	1146	172.4	6.6	18
2012	1154	88.8	12.9	20.5
2013	1146	102.0	11.2	22.2
2014	1144	103.0	11.1	24.3
2015	1153	92.0	12.5	25.2
2016	1145	108.0	10.6	26.8
2017	1150	96.0	11.9	28.1
2018	1153	109.0	10.5	28.9
2019	1156	54.2	21.3	37.5
2020	1140	59.0	19.3	34.6
2021	1244	66.2	18.7	35
2022	1261	67.2	18.7	34.6
2023	1287	70.7	18.1	34.2
2024	1340	71.0	18.8	33.7

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 P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	897	43.0	20.8	n/a
1993	0	46.0	0.0	n/a
1995	942	0.0	0.0	0
1996	942	0.0	0.0	0
1997	983	0.0	0.0	0
1998	961	n/a	0.0	16.2
1999	1029	63.0	16.3	23.5
2000	1047	74.0	14.1	23.8
2001	1036	65.0	15.9	20.6
2002	1174	0.0	n/a	18.6
2003	1174	0.0	n/a	18.6
2004	1175	71.0	16.5	15.5
2005	1158	77.0	15.0	16.2
2006	1168	74.0	15.8	18.4
2007	1155	66.0	17.5	14.7
2008	1162	107.5	10.8	17.3
2009	1152	209.5	5.5	18.2
2010	1139	122.0	9.3	16.4
2011	1146	172.4	6.6	18
2012	1154	88.8	12.9	20.5
2013	1146	102.0	11.2	22.2
2014	1144	103.0	11.1	24.3
2015	1153	92.0	12.5	25.2
2016	1145	108.0	10.6	26.8
2017	1150	96.0	11.9	28.1
2018	1153	109.0	10.5	28.9
2019	1156	54.2	21.3	37.5
2020	1140	59.0	19.3	34.6
2021	1244	66.2	18.7	35
2022	1261	67.2	18.7	34.6
2023	1287	70.7	18.1	34.2
2024	1340	71.0	18.8	33.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$963 (9.8%)	$8,846 (90.2%)	$9,809
2023	$901 (8.6%)	$9,536 (91.4%)	$10,438

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 834^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 561^st of 2240 Elementary schools	13.2%
Ranks 175^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 161^st of 1177 Middle schools	2.2%
Ranks 129^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 53^rd of 792 High schools	10.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	85	74	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Uf Lab School)	85	74	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
5th Grade Science (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	49	36	13%
5th Grade Science (Uf Lab School)	49	36	13%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	78	63	15%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Uf Lab School)	78	63	15%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	90	74	16%
7th Grade Mathematics (Uf Lab School)	90	74	16%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	72	58	14%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Uf Lab School)	72	58	14%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Science (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	76	62	14%
8th Grade Science (Uf Lab School)	76	62	14%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	67	64	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Uf Lab School)	67	64	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	70	64	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Uf Lab School)	70	64	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	78	84	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Uf Lab School)	78	84	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	81	91	10%
End of Course US History (Uf Lab School)	81	91	10%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	65	75	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Uf Lab School)	65	75	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)	77	63	14%
End of Course Geometry (Uf Lab School)	77	63	14%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1156	1287	11.3%
African American	287	296	3.1%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	41	50	22%
Hispanic	212	302	42.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	525	548	4.4%
Two or More Races	84	88	4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	34.2%	3.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1200 SW 6th St	Gainesville	32601	Alachua County	Uf Lab School	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 392-1554	1,340	71	18.8	33.7%	563 (42.0%)	290 (21.6%)	327 (24.4%)	50 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (8.2%)								(n/a)	80.0	77.0	72.0	78.0	81.0	73.0	71.0	63.0	77.0	82.0	72.0	91.0	93.0	63.0	69.0	80.0	67.0	95.0	92.0	88.0	$10,438	$901	$9,536
Sidney Lanier Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	312 NW 16th Ave	Gainesville	32601	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6841	165	23	7.2	56.4%	56 (33.9%)	73 (44.2%)	20 (12.1%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.5%)								(n/a)																					$37,077	$8,182	$28,896
Hospital Homebound	Public, Alternative	K-12	1817 E University Ave	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-7671	28	0		46.4%	9 (32.1%)	10 (35.7%)	7 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2802 NE 8th Ave	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 955-7584	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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