Top Rankings
Glades School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,792 students in Glades School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
51±¬ÁÏs in Glades School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
1,792 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glades School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
% American Indian
10%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
44%
37%
% Black
9%
21%
% White
31%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,549 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,701 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,549
$11,962
Spending / Student
$11,701
$11,615
Best Glades School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
West Glades School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2586 County Road 731
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-3490
Labelle, FL 33935
(863) 675-3490
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Moore Haven Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Terrier Pride Dr Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0737
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0737
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Moore Haven Middle High School.
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Terrier Pride Dr Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0811
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-0811
Gr: 6-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Glades Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: K-12
400 10th St Sw
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 946-2083
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glades School District?
Glades School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,792 students.
What is the rank of Glades School District?
Glades School District is ranked #45 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glades School District?
44% of Glades School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glades School District?
Glades School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Glades School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,701 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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