OSCEOLA

Osceola is a large suburban school district in Osceola County, Florida, serving 73,558 students across 87 schools. The district experienced modest growth of 1.6% in the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1 with 3,973 teachers.

Academic performance falls below state averages in key measures. Math proficiency stands at 48.0% compared to the state average of 55.3%, while reading proficiency is 50.0% versus the state average of 52.6%. The district's graduation rate of 85.0% is slightly below Florida's 86.0%. Student demographics reflect significant economic and linguistic diversity, with 62.7% of students economically disadvantaged and 19.4% classified as English learners. The district also serves 13.2% of students with disabilities. The student population is predominantly Hispanic at 62.8%, with White students comprising 19.5%, Black students 12.2%, and Asian students 2.1%.

Financially, Osceola operates with a total budget of $841.0 million but allocates per-pupil spending of $10,413, which is notably lower than Florida's state average of $12,465. Revenue composition includes 41.2% from local sources, 45.9% from state funding, and 13.0% from federal support. This funding structure and spending level may influence resource availability across the district's substantial student population.