Eckerd Connects serves 25 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
52%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Eckerd Connects?
25 students attend Eckerd Connects.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Eckerd Connects students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Eckerd Connects offer ?
Eckerd Connects offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eckerd Connects part of?
Eckerd Connects is part of Polk School District.
