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The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre

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The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre ranks 964 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

964^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre is a K-8 charter-like school in Tallahassee, FL, serving 448 students within the Leon County School District, and it has built a strong reputation for academic efficiency and standout math and science programs.

This school truly shines in advanced math and science. An impressive 92% of students were proficient in Algebra 1 and 90% in Geometry, dramatically outperforming district averages. Its 8th-grade science program is a powerhouse, with 79% proficiency—a remarkable 32 percentage points above the district. However, parents should be aware of a "dip" in middle school math, where 6th and 7th-grade proficiency scores drop significantly before rebounding in 8th grade. The school is also highly efficient, spending just $8,183 per student—the lowest among nearby schools—while achieving better results than many. For example, Sealey Elementary School, located just 0.4 miles away, spends $14,258 per student but ranks lower. The school also has a very low chronic absenteeism rate (24%) compared to the district average (36.8%).

While the school is a solid 3-star institution, its state ranking has declined from the 90th percentile eight years ago to the 57th percentile today. It is also worth noting that its sister campus, The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville, ranks significantly higher (77th percentile). Despite this, The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre remains a compelling choice for families seeking a school with a strong focus on advanced academics, particularly in math and science, and a track record of getting excellent results from its resources.

448

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,183

Per pupil spending ?

21.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2415 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 999-8267

District: Leon

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

African American:

17.2%

Hispanic:

13.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2018 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (65% vs 60% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 33 percentile points since 2018

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg58%

Florida avg60%

Elementary school

964^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 33 pts since 2018

From top 10% (2018) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

614^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 40 pts since 2021

From top 10% (2021) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 27Elementary Schools in the Leon

39^th of 70Leon among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	56.7	964 of 2240	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.5	867 of 2258	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.8	867 of 2256	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.2	684 of 2240	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.9	693 of 2219	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	80.9	406 of 2247	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	79.0	424 of 2182	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	87.6	218 of 2118	89.7%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	50.3	614 of 1216	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	80.1	207 of 1205	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	74.1	281 of 1196	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	77.4	232 of 1177	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	85.9	131 of 1148	88.6%	★★★★☆
2021	86.5	114 of 1136	90.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 192%+29 vs state

Geometry90%+34 vs state

Science72%+15 vs state

English Language Arts65%+4 vs state

Math59%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre	Public, Charter	K-8	2415 N Monroe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 999-8267	448	35	12.8	21.7%	248 (55.4%)	77 (17.2%)	60 (13.4%)	22 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	38 (8.5%)	56.7	964^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.0%		60.5	867^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.6%	97	74.0	62.0	72.0	52.0	62.0	64.0	75.0	54.0	67.0	37.0	25.0	74.0	66.0	79.0	92.0	90.0		$8,183	$105	$8,078
Sealey Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2815 Allen Rd	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-5640	369	27	13.6	49.9%	61 (16.5%)	234 (63.4%)	40 (10.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.1%)	44.8	1278^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.9%		41.6	1304^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.2%	26	69.0	52.0	66.0				51.0	52.0	64.0				50.0					$14,258	$1,975	$12,283
Ruediger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	526 W 10th Ave	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-1074	504	36	14.1	68.1%	39 (7.7%)	345 (68.5%)	70 (13.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.3%)	30.9	1648^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.4%		45.8	1210^th of 2258 public elementary schools	46.4%	438	42.0	41.0	46.0				47.0	65.0	67.0				51.0					$12,271	$2,149	$10,123
John G Riley Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1400 Indiana St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-5840	608	37	16.4	78.5%	26 (4.3%)	467 (76.8%)	67 (11.0%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.9%)	15.3	2032^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	9.3%		22.4	1834^th of 2258 public elementary schools	18.8%	198	42.0	33.0	30.0				59.0	39.0	47.0				32.0					$11,616	$2,178	$9,438
Astoria Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2465 Atlas Rd	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-4673	479	34	14.0	76.6%	23 (4.8%)	378 (78.9%)	42 (8.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.7%)	37.2	1473^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.2%		31.3	1608^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.8%	135	43.0	48.0	57.0				58.0	64.0	70.0				42.0					$13,470	$2,462	$11,009
Kate Sullivan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	927 Miccosukee Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-1216	737	49	15.1	42.5%	225 (30.5%)	326 (44.2%)	76 (10.3%)	40 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (9.2%)	48.3	1186^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.1%		48.7	1141^st of 2258 public elementary schools	49.5%	45	57.0	59.0	56.0				63.0	69.0	52.0				60.0					$10,541	$874	$9,667
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	3434 N Monroe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 681-7827	621	37	16.7	50.9%	120 (19.3%)	314 (50.6%)	130 (20.9%)	17 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	35 (5.6%)	35.7	1508^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.7%		30.3	1638^th of 2258 public elementary schools	27.5%	130	46.0	48.0	56.0	72.0	71.0	62.0	58.0	52.0	46.0	57.0	72.0	0.0	53.0	56.0	83.0		82.0	$9,120	$324	$8,796
The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville	Public, Charter	K-8	3208 Thomasville Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 386-6566	461	43	10.7	9.8%	300 (65.1%)	62 (13.4%)	55 (11.9%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.2%)	74.3	520^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.8%		61.4	847^th of 2258 public elementary schools	62.5%	327	75.0	66.0	78.0	70.0	82.0	73.0	71.0	68.0	82.0	69.0	57.0	63.0	86.0	77.0	97.0	100.0		$9,278	$246	$9,033
Gilchrist Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Timberlane Rd	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-4310	857	53	16.3	19.6%	511 (59.6%)	114 (13.3%)	97 (11.3%)	59 (6.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	70 (8.2%)	91.6	101^st of 2240 public elementary schools	95.5%		89.6	180^th of 2258 public elementary schools	92.0%	79	80.0	88.0	83.0				92.0	79.0	88.0				87.0					$10,961	$753	$10,209
Springwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 Fred George Rd	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-6225	460	32	14.3	66.3%	47 (10.2%)	342 (74.3%)	35 (7.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.0%)	45.1	1266^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.5%		39.5	1374^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.1%	108	48.0	45.0	59.0				65.0	66.0	78.0				51.0					$13,728	$2,042	$11,685

Frequently Asked Questions about The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre

What is the racial makeup of The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre?

Students at The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre are 55% White, 17% African American, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What district is The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre in?

Leon

How many students attend The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre?

In the 2024-25 school year, 448 students attended The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre.

Is The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre a good school?

The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre ranks 964^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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