FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Overall, there were 60 students enrolled in district’s eighth-grade in the 2023-24 school year, making up 10.5% of the student body in the district.
The number of students in the eighth-grade grew by 25% compared to the year before.
FAMU Lab Schools also had a high enrollment for the 11th-grade, the second highest recorded in the district.
Within the district, Florida A&m University Developmental Research School had the most eighth-grade students in the 2023-24 school year. Florida A&m University Developmental Research School had the fewest.
Data showed that FAMU Lab Schools enrolled a total of 569 students in the 2023-24 school year, the second lowest enrollment in Florida.
It was also ranked second lowest in the year before.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.
| Schools | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Florida A&m University Developmental Research School | 569 |
| Total FAMU Lab School District | 569 |
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