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#2128 of 3,778 schools in FL
Bay School
School · Walton · Santa Rosa, FL
A Walton school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
118 GILMORE ST, Santa Rosa, FL 32459
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on FL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bay 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average653/100K
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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
$101,067
Median home value
$613,100
Median rent
$2,165/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Walton Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 46 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Walton
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #17 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bay School is listed in WALTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay School
Bay School is a public school in Santa Rosa, FL, part of Walton, serving approximately 124 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,128 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay School
What grades does Bay School serve?
Bay School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Bay School?
Bay School has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay School rank in FL?
Bay School ranks #2,128 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bay School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bay School a charter school?
No, Bay School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay School a Title I school?
No, Bay School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay School?
43.5% of students at Bay 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Walton County
- Phone
- (850) 622-5050
- Area population (ZIP 32459)
- 22,104
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 32459; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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