Florosa Elementary School
Florosa Elementary School serves 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Florosa Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Florosa Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Florosa Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 552 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Florosa Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Florosa Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #595 out of 3633 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 33% |
| Black | 13% | 22% |
| White | 52% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Okaloosa School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Florosa Elementary School is Fort Walton Beach High School (5.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Liza Jackson Preparatory School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mary Esther Elementary School (4.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mary Esther Mary Esther Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 612 students10
4.4 miles
320 E Miracle Strip Pkwy
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 833-3371 4.4 PK-5 612 - Fort Walton Beach Liza Jackson Preparatory School Charter School
Math: 89% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-8 | 851 students10
4.8 miles
546 Mary Esther Blvd Ste 1
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3321 4.8 K-8 851 - Fort Walton Beach Annette P. Edwins Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 480 students10
5.4 miles
7 Wright Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333 5.4 PK-5 480 - Fort Walton Beach Fort Walton Beach High School Math: 62% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,698 student10
5.4 miles
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300 5.4 9-12 1,698 - Fort Walton Beach Silver Sands-excep. Children Special Education School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 148 students10
5.5 miles
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364 5.5 PK-12 148
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