Serving 1,613 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Winding Waters K-8 ranks in the bottom 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winding Waters K-8 serves the northwest part of Brooksville, FL, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 115.4 square miles. Families in this area typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winding Waters K-8's student population of 1,613 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,613 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winding Waters K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winding Waters K-8 is 0.50, 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
#2273 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winding Waters K-8's ranking?
Winding Waters K-8 is ranked #2273 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Winding Waters K-8 often compared to?
Winding Waters K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Winding Waters K-8?
1,613 students attend Winding Waters K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Winding Waters K-8 students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winding Waters K-8?
Winding Waters K-8 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winding Waters K-8 offer ?
Winding Waters K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winding Waters K-8 part of?
Winding Waters K-8 is part of Hernando School District.
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