Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maude Saunders Elementary 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 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maude Saunders Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Defuniak Springs, FL, encompassing approximately 1,239.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 19.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 37.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maude Saunders Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maude Saunders Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maude Saunders Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1654 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
55%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maude Saunders Elementary School's ranking?
Maude Saunders Elementary School is ranked #1654 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Maude Saunders Elementary School often compared to?
Maude Saunders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Defuniak Elementary School, Mossy Head School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Maude Saunders Elementary School?
554 students attend Maude Saunders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Maude Saunders Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maude Saunders Elementary School?
Maude Saunders Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maude Saunders Elementary School offer ?
Maude Saunders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maude Saunders Elementary School part of?
Maude Saunders Elementary School is part of Walton School District.
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