Reduced Services serves 9 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reduced Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Reduced Services's student population of 9 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
3 teachers
Colors
Red and White
School Calendar
School Motto
#OneDesoto, All For Kids.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Reduced Services is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
62%
Hispanic
33%
38%
Black
56%
21%
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
33%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reduced Services?
The graduation rate of Reduced Services is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Reduced Services?
9 students attend Reduced Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Reduced Services students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Reduced Services offer ?
Reduced Services offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reduced Services part of?
Reduced Services is part of Desoto School District.
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