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Bagdad Elementary School

Elementary School · Santa Rosa · Milton, FL

A Santa Rosa elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4512 FORSYTH ST, Milton, FL 32583

  • Math 37% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-23.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$10,066
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at Bagdad Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
ELA
62%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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The neighborhood

Where Bagdad Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average574/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,957

Median home value

$229,700

Median rent

$1,307/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

84.1%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32583; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
T. R. Jackson Prek CenterEnrollment path unverified3.8PK1.4 mi182Compare →
East Milton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.7 mi771Compare →
Hospital HomeboundEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.6 mi2Compare →
W. H. Rhodes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–52.9 mi760Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Santa Rosa

Schools in district
42
Rank in district
#34 of 36
District spending per student
$10,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bagdad Elementary School is listed in SANTA ROSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bagdad Elementary School

Bagdad Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milton, FL, part of Santa Rosa, serving approximately 504 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,494 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bagdad Elementary School

What grades does Bagdad Elementary School serve?

Bagdad Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bagdad Elementary School?

Bagdad Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bagdad Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bagdad Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bagdad Elementary School rank in FL?

Bagdad Elementary School ranks #3,494 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Bagdad Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bagdad Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Bagdad Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bagdad Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bagdad Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bagdad Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bagdad Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bagdad Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bagdad Elementary School?

69.8% of students at Bagdad Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
504
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Santa Rosa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
Area population (ZIP 32583)
31,415
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
39.9
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 32583; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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