Whispering Winds Charter School
Tel:
(352) 490-5799
Whispering Winds Charter School serves 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Whispering Winds Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Whispering Winds Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Whispering Winds Charter School's student population of 118 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
Total Students | 118 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Whispering Winds Charter School is ranked within the bottom 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 Whispering Winds Charter School is 0.35, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3155 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 12% | 33% |
Black | 3% | 22% |
White | 80% | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Levy School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Whispering Winds Charter School is Chiefland Middle High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Nature Coast Middle School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chiefland Nature Coast Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 80 students
1.6 miles
6830 Nw 140th St
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 490-0700 1.6 6-8 80 - Chiefland Chiefland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 796 students
2.0 miles
1205 Nw 4th Ave
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6040 2.0 PK-5 796 - Chiefland Chiefland Middle High School Grades: 6-12 | 803 students
2.1 miles
808 N Main St
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-6000 2.1 6-12 803 - Trenton Trenton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 782 students
7.8 miles
1350 Sw State Road 26
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224 7.8 PK-5 782 - Old Town Old Town Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 581 students
8.1 miles
221 Se 136th Ave
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 542-7818 8.1 PK-5 581
School Reviews
5 This is a great school. Everyone is so nice and the teachers truly care about the growth of your child. So thankful for the hard work they do. My boys love it there. - Posted by Parent - Ruby Vasquez |
5 I have three children attending WWCS, all in different classes. This school is fantasic. My children are always looking forward to going to class each day. Which as a parent helps so much. Being able to send my children to a school that I wish I had as a child growing up, We would highly recommend this school. I hope that the state has reconized the dedication the Staff and Principal have for this outstanding enviroment, in which children are surrounded by positive reinforcement in there daily school elements. I recommend this school. The staff care about our children and make learning enjoyable at the same time. Thank you for this charter school, its the best option. - Posted by Parent - linda |
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