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TALLAHASSEE SCHOOL OF MATH & SCIENCES

3434 N MONROE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303LEON →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
568
Students
Total enrolled
$12,031
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 16% vs nat'l
20.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 32% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 32% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 568 students in grades KG–08 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida.
16% below average funding
District spends $12,031 per pupil, 16% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

TALLAHASSEE SCHOOL OF MATH & SCIENCES is a large elementary in TALLAHASSEE, Florida, serving grades KG–08 with 568 students. The district invests $12,031 per student — 16% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at TALLAHASSEE SCHOOL OF MATH & SCIENCES

568
Total Students
20.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution268 male · 300 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 294 students
Student Composition
22%
19%
50%
Asian2%
White22%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black50%
Multiracial5%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120111008482

Academic Outcomes at TALLAHASSEE SCHOOL OF MATH & SCIENCES

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32303

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,031Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,031
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,293
Student Support$2,286
Administration$1,444
Operations$1,805
Other$1,203
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,031 spent per student, an estimated $5,330 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
43%
State government
39.3%
Local (property tax)
42.6%
Federal programs
18.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGILCHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKILLEARN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+12 more
↓
Middle
WILLIAM J MONTFORD III MIDDLE SCHOOLDEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLRAA MIDDLE SCHOOLSWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
+4 more
↓
High School
LEON HIGH SCHOOLLAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOLLINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLJAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyLeon County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictLEON →
Phone: (850)681-7827
NCES ID: 120111008482
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TALLAHASSEE seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LEON
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LEON HIGH SCHOOL
1,935 students · 09–12
● 39 opp37% FRL
High
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1,900 students · 09–12
● 40 opp12% FRL
High
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
1,861 students · 09–12
● 39 opp28% FRL
High
JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
1,581 students · 09–12
● 49 opp57% FRL
High
AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL
1,444 students · 09–12
● 34 opp63% FRL
Mid
WILLIAM J MONTFORD III MIDDLE SCHOOL
921 students · 06–08
22% FRL
Mid
DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
894 students · 06–08
● 40 opp16% FRL
Elem
ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
870 students · PK–05
23% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3434 N MONROE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.