Walton County School District
- 145 PARK ST SUITE 2
- DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435
- (850) 892-1100
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 70.5% | 66.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,102 | $8,995 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| Number of Schools | 21 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,991 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 591 | - |
District Test Scores
FCAT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 76.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 53.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 60.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 53.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 40.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 65.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 45.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 69.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 38.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 38.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 38.0% | |
Source: FL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,991 | 11.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 66 |
| Kindergarten Students | 613 |
| 1st Grade Students | 554 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 589 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 624 |
| 4th Grade Students | 544 |
| 5th Grade Students | 525 |
| 6th Grade Students | 502 |
| 7th Grade Students | 562 |
| 8th Grade Students | 531 |
| 9th Grade Students | 575 |
| 10th Grade Students | 501 |
| 11th Grade Students | 475 |
| 12th Grade Students | 442 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 74 |
| Hispanic | 398 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 585 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,851 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,654 |
| Female | 3,280 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 591 | 11.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 31 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 191 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 244 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 120 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 91 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 18 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 13 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 447 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 47 |
| School Administrators | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 52 |
| Student Support Services | 36 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 279 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $94,620,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $72,414,000 | 76.5% |
| Property Tax | $66,704,000 | 70.5% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $41,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch | $774,000 | 0.8% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,609,000 | 1.7% |
| Non-Specified | $146,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $424,000 | 0.4% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,500,000 | 1.6% |
| Private Contributions | $228,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $986,000 | 1.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $16,612,000 | 17.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $2,123,000 | 2.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $84,000 | 0.09% |
| Special Education Programs | $418,000 | 0.4% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $61,000 | 0.06% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $244,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $100,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $47,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,291,000 | 1.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,828,000 | 1.9% |
| Other Programs | $10,416,000 | 11.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,594,000 | 5.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,700,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,212,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $299,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $40,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $176,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,565,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Other | $326,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $222,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $54,000 | 0.06% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $70,328,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $40,632,000 | 57.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $26,522,000 | 37.7% |
| Student Support | $2,335,000 | 2.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,939,000 | 5.2% |
| General Administration Support | $659,000 | 0.7% |
| School Administration Support | $4,645,000 | 4.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $8,440,000 | 8.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,661,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Support Services | $1,843,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,174,000 | 4.5% |
| Food Services | $3,174,000 | 3.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 70.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 389 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 13 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 42 | 2.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Walton County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 21
- Students: 6,991
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 591
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| BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
118 Gilmore St
Santa Rosa Beach, FL Public | PK-5 | 304 | 14.8 |  Review This School |
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| EMERALD COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6696 West County Hwy 30a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL Public | 6-8 | 348 | 15.1 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | ||||
145 Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL Public | KG-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| FREEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15381 Us Hwyy 331 South
Freeport, FL Public | PK-5 | 586 | 13.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12615 U.s Hwy 331 South
Freeport, FL Public | 9-12 | 377 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| FREEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
360 Kylea Laird Dr
Freeport, FL Public | 4-8 | 297 | 14.1 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MAUDE SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
416 John Baldwin Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL Public | PK-5 | 652 | 13.0 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| MOSSY HEAD SCHOOL | ||||
13270 Hwy 90 West
Defuniak Springs, FL Public | PK-5 | 272 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
21893 Us Hwy 331 North
Paxton, FL Public | PK-12 | 652 | 14.2 |  4.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL | ||||
 10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL Charter | 5-8 | 113 | 8.7 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
645 Greenway Trail
Santa Rosa Beach, FL Public | 9-12 | 577 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VAN R. BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6694 West Co Hwy 30a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL Public | PK-5 | 777 | 14.9 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| WALTON ACADEMY, INC. | ||||
389 Dorsey Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL Charter | 6-12 | 85 | 14.2 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WALTON CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
761 North 20th St
Defuniak Springs, FL Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
449 Walton Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL Public | 9-12 | 758 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE) SCHOOL | ||||
555 Walton Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL Public | 6-12 | 25 | - | Review This School |
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| WALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
625 Park Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL Public | 6-9 | 634 | 13.5 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WALTON VIRTUAL SCHOOL | ||||
145 Park St
Defuniak Springs, FL Public | 6-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| WEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
815 West Lincoln Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL Public | PK-5 | 606 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| WLC INTENSIVE HALFWAY HOUSE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL Public | 6-11 | - | - | Review This School |
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| WLC SHOP SCHOOL | ||||
286 Gene Hurley Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL Public | 6-12 | 40 | 10.0 | Review This School |
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