Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)'s student population of 192 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) is 0.41, 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
#3107 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
10%
21%
White
76%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)'s ranking?
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) is ranked #3107 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)?
The graduation rate of Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)?
192 students attend Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)?
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) offer ?
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) part of?
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) is part of Walton School District.
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