Very Good
#1248 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 33% in state
Addie R. Lewis School
Elementary School · Okaloosa · Valparaiso, FL
An Okaloosa elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
281 MISSISSIPPI AVE, Valparaiso, FL 32580
- Math 65% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Addie R. Lewis School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Addie R. Lewis School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,385
Median home value
$348,600
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E Plew Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 820 | Compare → |
| Lula J. Edge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| St Paul Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Rocky Bayou Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 863 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Okaloosa
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #12 of 46
- District spending per student
- $10,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Addie R. Lewis School is listed in OKALOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Addie R. Lewis School
Addie R. Lewis School is a public elementary school in Valparaiso, FL, part of Okaloosa, serving approximately 677 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,248 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Addie R. Lewis School
What grades does Addie R. Lewis School serve?
Addie R. Lewis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Addie R. Lewis School?
Addie R. Lewis School has an enrollment of approximately 677 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Addie R. Lewis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Addie R. Lewis School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Addie R. Lewis School rank in FL?
Addie R. Lewis School ranks #1,248 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Addie R. Lewis School's MySchoolScout rating?
Addie R. Lewis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Addie R. Lewis School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Addie R. Lewis School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Addie R. Lewis School a charter school?
No, Addie R. Lewis School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Addie R. Lewis School a Title I school?
No, Addie R. Lewis School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Addie R. Lewis School?
43.4% of students at Addie R. Lewis School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 677
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (850) 833-4130
- Area population (ZIP 32580)
- 4,117
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32580; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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