Serving 44 students in grades 6-12, Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility's student population of 44 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3532 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
34%
21%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility's ranking?
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility is ranked #3532 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility?
44 students attend Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility students are White, and 34% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility?
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility offer ?
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility part of?
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility is part of Hillsborough School District.
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