Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hosford Elementary Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hosford Elementary Junior High School's student population of 340 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hosford Elementary Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hosford Elementary Junior High School is 0.13, 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
#1514 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
93%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hosford Elementary Junior High School's ranking?
Hosford Elementary Junior High School is ranked #1514 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hosford Elementary Junior High School?
340 students attend Hosford Elementary Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hosford Elementary Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
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.
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