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Villages Charter School vs. Wildwood Elementary School

Should you attend Villages Charter School or Wildwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Villages Charter School
350 Tatonka Terrace
The Villages, FL 32162
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Wildwood Elementary School
300 Huey St
Wildwood, FL 34785
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Villages Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Wildwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 3,728 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Villages Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wildwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-5
Total Students
3,728 students
658 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Villages Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wildwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Villages Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wildwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
255 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Villages Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wildwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Villages Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sumter School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sumter School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#281 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 10%)
#1688 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Villages Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wildwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
81%
(Top 10% in FL)
47%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Villages Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sumter School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wildwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sumter School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Villages Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sumter School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wildwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sumter School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Villages Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sumter School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wildwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sumter School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in FL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Villages Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sumter School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Villages Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wildwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
13
78
Kindergarten Students
248
132
Grade 1 Students
286
161
Grade 2 Students
266
148
Grade 3 Students
307
138
Grade 4 Students
314
-
Grade 5 Students
304
1
Grade 6 Students
310
-
Grade 7 Students
321
-
Grade 8 Students
275
-
Grade 9 Students
288
-
Grade 10 Students
280
-
Grade 11 Students
269
-
Grade 12 Students
247
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Villages Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sumter School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wildwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sumter School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Villages Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sumter School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wildwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sumter School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Villages Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sumter School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wildwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sumter School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Villages Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sumter School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wildwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sumter School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Villages Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sumter School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wildwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sumter School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Villages Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sumter School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wildwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sumter School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Villages Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sumter School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wildwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sumter School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Villages Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sumter School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wildwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sumter School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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