Levy School District
School District · Bronson, Florida
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
5,629
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
5,629
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#54 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,543
$218 vs Florida median
District size
5,629 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Levy ranks #54 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Levy's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cedar Key High School (8.1/10), Nature Coast Middle School (7.7/10), and Chiefland Elementary School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Levy schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Levy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Key High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Nature Coast Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Chiefland Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Williston Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Williston Middle High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Bronson Middle/high School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Yankeetown School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Chiefland Middle High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Whispering Winds Charter School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Bronson Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Levy
Levy is a Bronson, Florida school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 5,629 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1. District-level spending was $11,543 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Levy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cedar Key High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Levy students show an average math proficiency of 53.3% and ELA proficiency of 50.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Levy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Levy with test data.
Schools in Levy
12 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Bronson
- Total Enrollment
- 5,629
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- District spending per student
- $11,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Levy?
Levy has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Levy?
The average composite rating for Levy is 5.7/10. 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 Levy?
Levy's district-level spending was $11,543 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 Levy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Levy is 19.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Levy?
Cedar Key High School is the highest-rated school in Levy with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Levy?
Across schools in Levy with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Levy compare to other districts in Florida?
Levy has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 12 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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