Maude Saunders Elementary School vs. West Defuniak Elementary School
Should I attend Maude Saunders Elementary School or West Defuniak Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Maude Saunders Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
West Defuniak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 503 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 695 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Defuniak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
503 students
695 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#885 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
120
Grade 1 Students
93
109
Grade 2 Students
78
136
Grade 3 Students
93
125
Grade 4 Students
69
94
Grade 5 Students
85
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
23%
% Black
10%
10%
% White
61%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
