Glades School District
School District · Moore Haven, Florida
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#27 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,636
+$2,875 vs Florida median
District size
1,792 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Glades ranks #27 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Glades's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Glades School (8.6/10), Moore Haven Elementary School (6.8/10), and Moore Haven Middle High School. (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Glades
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Glades School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Moore Haven Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Moore Haven Middle High School. | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Glades
Glades is a Moore Haven, Florida school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,792 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1. District-level spending was $14,636 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Glades demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Glades School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Glades students show an average math proficiency of 61.3% and ELA proficiency of 54.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Glades, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Glades with test data.
Schools in Glades
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Moore Haven
- Total Enrollment
- 1,792
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- District spending per student
- $14,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Glades?
Glades has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Glades?
The average composite rating for Glades is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Glades?
Glades's district-level spending was $14,636 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Glades?
The average student-teacher ratio in Glades is 20.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Glades?
West Glades School is the highest-rated school in Glades with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Glades?
Across schools in Glades with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Glades compare to other districts in Florida?
Glades has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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