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Hosford Elementary Junior High School

16864 Ne Sr 65
Hosford, FL 32334

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Hosford Elementary Junior High School serves 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Hosford Elementary Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hosford Elementary Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Hosford Elementary Junior High School's student population of 336 students has declined by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

336 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hosford Elementary Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hosford Elementary Junior High School is 0.15, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#1207 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

58%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

54%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

35%

Black

22%

White

92%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.70

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

43%

50%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Liberty School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hosford Elementary Junior High School's ranking?

Hosford Elementary Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Hosford Elementary Junior High School?

336 students attend Hosford Elementary Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Hosford Elementary Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hosford Elementary Junior High School?

Hosford Elementary Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Hosford Elementary Junior High School offer ?

Hosford Elementary Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Hosford Elementary Junior High School part of?

Hosford Elementary Junior High School is part of Liberty School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

March 20, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day for Students/Early Release

May 26, 2023 (Friday)

Summer School Closed

July 03, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education