Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maude Saunders Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maude Saunders Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Maude Saunders Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maude Saunders Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maude Saunders Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
10%
21%
White
61%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maude Saunders Elementary School's ranking?
Maude Saunders Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Maude Saunders Elementary School often compared to?
Maude Saunders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Defuniak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Maude Saunders Elementary School?
503 students attend Maude Saunders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Maude Saunders Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maude Saunders Elementary School?
Maude Saunders Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Maude Saunders Elementary School offer ?
Maude Saunders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maude Saunders Elementary School part of?
Maude Saunders Elementary School is part of Walton School District.
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