Levy School District

480 Marshburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621-6221
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Levy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,533 students in Levy School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Florida.
Public Preschools in Levy School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,879 Schools
# Students
5,554 Students
1,094,201 Students
# Teachers
294 Teachers
69,544 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Levy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#54 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
47%
52%
43%
52%
42%
52%
92%
88%
(2022-23)
35.9%
33.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
38%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
63%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,419. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,009 is higher than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$41,097 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$39,380 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,149
$14,419
Spending / Student
$14,009
$13,816

Best Levy School District Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Key High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
951 Whiddon Ave
Cedar Key, FL 32625
(352) 543-5223
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Bronson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Ishie Ave
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5281
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Whispering Winds Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2481 Nw Old Fannin Rd
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-5799
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Chiefland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Nw 4th Ave
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Yankeetown School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Highway 40 W
Yankeetown, FL 34498
(352) 447-2372
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Jail Services
Alternative School
480 Marshburn Dr
Bronson, FL 32621
(352) 486-5231
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
130 Sw 3rd St
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-3341
Gr: PK-2 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,554 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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