Central School

Summary:

Central School is an alternative public school located in Milton, Florida, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 643 students. The school is part of the Santa Rosa school district, which is ranked 15th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.49%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. The school has had relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 85.2% to 95.8% over the past five years, which are generally higher than the Santa Rosa district and state averages. However, Central School has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.2% to 38.4% over the past five years, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Central School's test scores are generally lower than the Santa Rosa district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels.

Compared to nearby alternative schools, such as High Road and Ese Development Center, Central School's performance is generally better, particularly in terms of test scores and graduation rates. However, these schools serve a more specialized population, which may contribute to their lower performance. The high percentage of white students and students receiving free/reduced-price lunch at Central School suggests that the school may serve a population with lower socioeconomic status compared to the surrounding district, which could be a factor in the school's performance and may require targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 6180 Central School Rd
       Milton, FL  32570


(850) 983-5640

District: Santa Rosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
1388th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,360 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  643

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central School ranks worse than 61.5% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Central School ranks worse than 59.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Central School ranks better than 50.9% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central 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 Central School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Santa Rosa School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central School is 13.9. 3 alternative schools in the Santa Rosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central School is $12,360, which is the highest among 6 alternative schools in the Santa Rosa School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Central School 714th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Central School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Central School 396th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Central School in the ranking list.)

Santa Rosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Rosa 15th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 71.42 535th 1919 72.1%
2011 57.45 896th 1985 54.9%
2012 53.05 934th 1984 52.9%
2013 55.86 882nd 2029 56.5%
2014 50.90 1010th 2064 51.1%
2016 50.17 1036th 2087 50.4%
2017 34.95 1374th 2112 34.9%
2018 34.57 1420th 2118 33.0%
2019 53.89 994th 2182 54.4%
2021 41.20 1287th 2247 42.7%
2022 37.04 1391st 2219 37.3%
2023 30.71 1593rd 2240 28.9%
2024 38.26 1388th 2256 38.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Central School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.66 328th 675 51.4%
2007 41.52 466th 736 36.7%
2008 43.86 451st 740 39.1%
2009 67.38 269th 780 65.5%
2010 58.52 377th 839 55.1%
2011 59.69 382nd 891 57.1%
2012 52.55 441st 897 50.8%
2013 53.77 445th 956 53.5%
2014 58.07 415th 999 58.5%
2016 43.10 568th 997 43.0%
2017 56.24 435th 1031 57.8%
2018 54.81 452nd 1035 56.3%
2019 54.28 497th 1099 54.8%
2021 46.65 600th 1136 47.2%
2022 48.23 572nd 1148 50.2%
2023 45.00 637th 1177 45.9%
2024 40.35 714th 1196 40.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Central School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.09 174th 484 64.0%
2005 61.71 196th 487 59.8%
2006 61.72 184th 477 61.4%
2007 50.32 292nd 563 48.1%
2008 57.52 251st 577 56.5%
2009 48.78 334th 587 43.1%
2010 64.22 227th 620 63.4%
2011 60.47 263rd 622 57.7%
2012 49.63 240th 606 60.4%
2013 55.47 237th 648 63.4%
2014 60.64 223rd 687 67.5%
2016 34.13 429th 693 38.1%
2017 35.47 420th 714 41.2%
2018 38.68 386th 716 46.1%
2019 42.34 367th 734 50.0%
2021 52.22 254th 746 66.0%
2022 42.20 363rd 774 53.1%
2023 46.53 323rd 792 59.2%
2024 42.28 396th 807 50.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Central School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 301 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 304
1989 286 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 291
1990 294 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 297
1991 272 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 275
1992 261 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 266 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1994 277 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 315 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1996 315 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1997 338 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 319 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 301 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 287 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 291
2001 300 0 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 309
2002 310 0 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 320
2003 310 0 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 320
2004 285 0 0 4 8 n/a n/a 0 297
2005 290 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 285 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 291
2007 265 1 1 4 6 n/a n/a 1 278
2008 278 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 1 286
2009 264 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 2 275
2010 435 0 1 2 6 n/a n/a 2 446
2011 440 0 4 2 8 0 18 0 472
2012 484 1 4 10 8 0 22 0 529
2013 512 3 2 4 4 0 20 0 545
2014 503 3 2 4 5 0 16 0 533
2015 528 4 2 4 3 0 15 0 556
2016 520 6 2 10 2 0 16 0 556
2017 556 7 2 9 3 0 14 0 591
2018 556 5 1 18 2 0 20 0 602
2019 542 6 0 24 3 1 15 0 591
2020 553 7 0 26 5 1 21 0 613
2021 544 6 0 22 5 1 24 0 602
2022 597 6 2 31 6 2 26 0 670
2023 569 6 2 34 5 0 27 0 643

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 Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 18.0 16.8 23.4
1989 291 18.0 16.1 26.1
1990 297 20.0 14.8 30.3
1991 275 18.0 15.2 28
1992 263 18.0 14.6 16.7
1993 266 18.0 14.8 21.8
1994 278 19.0 14.6 25.9
1995 319 18.0 17.7 21.9
1996 319 18.0 17.7 21.9
1997 341 19.0 17.9 25.8
1998 321 19.0 16.9 23.7
1999 302 19.0 15.9 39.7
2000 291 18.0 16.2 37.5
2001 309 19.0 16.3 35.3
2002 320 17.0 18.8 36.6
2003 320 17.0 18.8 36.6
2004 297 19.0 15.6 38.7
2005 298 18.0 16.6 40.9
2006 291 20.0 14.6 43
2007 278 21.0 13.2 39.4
2008 286 22.0 13.0 38.6
2009 275 23.6 12.5 48
2010 446 33.5 13.3 58.1
2011 472 32.9 14.3 66.1
2012 529 31.3 16.8 64.8
2013 545 44.0 12.3 59.3
2014 533 46.0 11.5 61.7
2015 556 48.0 11.5 63.8
2016 556 51.0 10.9 62.8
2017 591 47.0 12.5 65.1
2018 602 49.0 12.2 60.8
2019 591 28.0 21.0 55.2
2020 613 27.9 21.9 55.1
2021 602 43.0 14.0 45.5
2022 670 39.0 17.1 58.8
2023 643 46.0 13.9 53.5

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 Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 18.0 16.8 23.4
1989 291 18.0 16.1 26.1
1990 297 20.0 14.8 30.3
1991 275 18.0 15.2 28
1992 263 18.0 14.6 16.7
1993 266 18.0 14.8 21.8
1994 278 19.0 14.6 25.9
1995 319 18.0 17.7 21.9
1996 319 18.0 17.7 21.9
1997 341 19.0 17.9 25.8
1998 321 19.0 16.9 23.7
1999 302 19.0 15.9 39.7
2000 291 18.0 16.2 37.5
2001 309 19.0 16.3 35.3
2002 320 17.0 18.8 36.6
2003 320 17.0 18.8 36.6
2004 297 19.0 15.6 38.7
2005 298 18.0 16.6 40.9
2006 291 20.0 14.6 43
2007 278 21.0 13.2 39.4
2008 286 22.0 13.0 38.6
2009 275 23.6 12.5 48
2010 446 33.5 13.3 58.1
2011 472 32.9 14.3 66.1
2012 529 31.3 16.8 64.8
2013 545 44.0 12.3 59.3
2014 533 46.0 11.5 61.7
2015 556 48.0 11.5 63.8
2016 556 51.0 10.9 62.8
2017 591 47.0 12.5 65.1
2018 602 49.0 12.2 60.8
2019 591 28.0 21.0 55.2
2020 613 27.9 21.9 55.1
2021 602 43.0 14.0 45.5
2022 670 39.0 17.1 58.8
2023 643 46.0 13.9 53.5

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 Central School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $819 (8.0%) $9,377 (92.0%) $10,196
2019 $500 (4.8%) $9,881 (95.2%) $10,380
2020 $562 (5.4%) $9,916 (94.6%) $10,479
2021 $1,098 (10.0%) $9,934 (90.0%) $11,033
2022 $1,264 (12.4%) $8,925 (87.6%) $10,189
2023 $1,196 (9.7%) $11,164 (90.3%) $12,360

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 994th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1593rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 25.6%
Ranks 497th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 637th of 1177 Middle schools
 8.9%
Ranks 367th of 734 High schoolsRanks 323rd of 792 High schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central School)3735
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)7165
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central School)7342
 31%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa)7167
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)5255
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)6665
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central School)4355
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa)7369
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)6263
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)6962
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central School)5938
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa)7162
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Central School)6729
 38%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Rosa)6555
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)5643
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)6361
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central School)5345
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa)6660
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)4647
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)5955
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central School)3539
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa)5450
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)6239
 23%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)6857
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central School)6243
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa)7672
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Central School)5352
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Santa Rosa)6258
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)5349
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)6557
 8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)3352
 19%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)6456
 8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Central School)9573
 22%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Santa Rosa)8673
 13%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Central School)7350
 23%
   End of Course US History (Santa Rosa)7870
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Central School)5061
 11%
   End of Course Civics (Santa Rosa)7571
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Central School)8965
 24%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Santa Rosa)7360
 13%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Central School)3446
 12%
   End of Course Geometry (Santa Rosa)6663
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students591643
 8.8%
African American66
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian02
Hispanic2434
 41.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White542569
 5%
Two or More Races1527
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.2%53.5%
 1.7%


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Central School ranks 1388th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Central School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 643 students attended Central School.


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