FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the FAMU LAB SCH school district, located in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 586 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL (FAMU DRS), located in Tallahassee, is a unique K-12 laboratory school affiliated with Florida A&M University. Established as a public developmental research institution, its primary mission is to serve as a center for educational innovation, clinical practice, and research. By operating under the umbrella of the university, the school provides a specialized environment where educators and researchers collaborate to test new teaching methodologies, curricula, and instructional strategies that can be implemented in the broader public school system.

The school is known for its rigorous academic culture and its commitment to the “Baby Rattler” tradition, fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit rooted in the history of Florida A&M University. FAMU DRS prioritizes a comprehensive educational experience that integrates technology, leadership development, and character education, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education. Because it serves as a laboratory for the university’s College of Education, students at the school often benefit from innovative instructional techniques and a learning environment that emphasizes high standards and scholarly engagement.

For more information, contact FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL at (850) 412-5866 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.