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P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- K-12
- Gainesville, FL
- 144 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityA
- TeachersA
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesB
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationB-
- SportsA-
- FoodC+
- Resources & FacilitiesB+
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesA-
- HousingC+
Median Household Income
$36,389
National
$55,322Median Rent
$930
National
$949Median Home Value
$154,400
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 89%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
Poll
- 61%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,153
Free or Reduced Lunch
29%
- 81%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.21 responses
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.21 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.21 responses
Teachers
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.24 responses
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.24 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.24 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
—
National
$12,239- 69%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.26 responses
- 27%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.26 responses
- 69%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.26 responses
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School Reviews
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P.K. Yonge is smaller than any other school I attended. At first it was extremely unfamiliar and I felt really out of place with how friend groups were already established and close knit- as it is also a K-12 school. Most of the kids here have been here since Kindergarten whereas, I've only been here since 7th grade. Nevertheless, I was brought into a friend group, and learned that smaller is better. Teachers aren't programmed to repeat the same things over and over. Instead, with smaller class sizes and block schedules, we're able to learn and really grasp the content which is what has helped me excell.
I've been at this school for 7 years. The teachers are (almost) all wonderful, and the diversity is great. The art program is really great too, but is getting its funding cut, which is upsetting. The performing arts program has some favoritism and the musicals are definitely not up to the standard they once were, but some still enjoy it and get a lot out of it. I wish administration would listen to students more and be more connected to us instead of condescending. A lot of their decisions don't make sense to me. I also wish they would pay attention to more than just much money we get and were more willing to endorse clubs, etc. that don't make the school a huge amount of money or outreach. The quality of the physical school is mostly pretty bad since the school is very old, except for the new elementary building. A new secondary building is in progress, so right now the construction is pretty ugly but the end product will be a big improvement on the current facilities.
I liked how small the school was, so there was a community across grade levels. There are many teachers that are very dedicated to their work and their students, but a few miss the mark drastically and don't show equal care for their students. The performing arts department used to be well-funded and produce very talented high school productions, but some faculty turn-over has caused the production value to decrease greatly. Worst cafeteria food. You have to be self-driven to make this school work for your college readiness.