Mary Esther Elementary School
Tel:
(850) 833-3371
Mary Esther Elementary School serves 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (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 55% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mary Esther Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mary Esther Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Mary Esther Elementary School's student population of 612 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 612 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mary Esther Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Mary Esther Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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 | #1330 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 33% |
| Black | 24% | 22% |
| White | 45% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Mary Esther Elementary School is Fort Walton Beach High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Liza Jackson Preparatory School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Walton Beach Liza Jackson Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 851 students
0.9 miles
546 Mary Esther Blvd Ste 1
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3321 0.9 K-8 851 - Fort Walton Beach Annette P. Edwins Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
1.0 miles
7 Wright Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3333 1.0 PK-5 480 - Fort Walton Beach Fort Walton Beach High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,698 student
1.0 miles
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3300 1.0 9-12 1,698 - Fort Walton Beach Silver Sands-excep. Children Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 148 students
1.4 miles
349 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3364 1.4 PK-12 148 - Fort Walton Beach Max Bruner Junior Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 806 students
1.5 miles
322 Holmes Blvd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3266 1.5 6-8 806
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