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#1800 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 48% in state

Chiefland Middle High School

High School · Levy · Chiefland, FL

A Levy high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

808 N MAIN ST, Chiefland, FL 32626

  • Math 62% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+6.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation7.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$11,543
Chronic Absenteeism35.9%

Students at Chiefland Middle High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2013
ELA
52%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chiefland Middle High 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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

Median income

$49,643

Median home value

$160,900

Median rent

$844/mo

College educated

12.5%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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 in LEVY

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bronson Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–12Not available523Compare →
Cedar Key High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–12Not available193Compare →
Levy Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–12Not available3Compare →
Williston Middle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.16–12Not available1,126Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Levy

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#5 of 11
District spending per student
$11,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chiefland Middle High School is listed in LEVY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chiefland Middle High School

Chiefland Middle High School is a public high school in Chiefland, FL, part of Levy, serving approximately 830 students in grades 6th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,800 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chiefland Middle High School

What grades does Chiefland Middle High School serve?

Chiefland Middle High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Chiefland Middle High School?

Chiefland Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 830 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chiefland Middle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chiefland Middle High School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chiefland Middle High School rank in FL?

Chiefland Middle High School ranks #1,800 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Chiefland Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chiefland Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Chiefland Middle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chiefland Middle High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chiefland Middle High School a charter school?

No, Chiefland Middle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chiefland Middle High School a Title I school?

No, Chiefland Middle High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chiefland Middle High School?

68.9% of students at Chiefland Middle High 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
830
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Levy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 32626)
8,994
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
46.3
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 32626; 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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