Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nina Harris Ese Center 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nina Harris Ese Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nina Harris Ese Center's student population of 144 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nina Harris Ese Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nina Harris Ese Center is 0.66, 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
#3079 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nina Harris Ese Center's ranking?
Nina Harris Ese Center is ranked #3079 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Nina Harris Ese Center often compared to?
Nina Harris Ese Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nina Harris Ese Center?
The graduation rate of Nina Harris Ese Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nina Harris Ese Center?
144 students attend Nina Harris Ese Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Nina Harris Ese Center students are White, 26% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nina Harris Ese Center?
Nina Harris Ese Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nina Harris Ese Center offer ?
Nina Harris Ese Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nina Harris Ese Center part of?
Nina Harris Ese Center is part of Pinellas School District.
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