Very Good
#1095 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 29% in state
Cracker Trail Elementary School
Elementary School · Highlands · Sebring, FL
A Highlands elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8200 SPARTA RD, Sebring, FL 33875
- Math 62% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cracker Trail Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cracker Trail 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,990
Median home value
$216,500
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33875; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 3.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Independent Baptist Academy of SebringPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 3.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| The Academy at Youth Care LaneEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 4–12 | 4.1 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Fred Wild Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 577 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Highlands
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cracker Trail Elementary School is listed in HIGHLANDS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cracker Trail Elementary School
Cracker Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sebring, FL, part of Highlands, serving approximately 736 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,095 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cracker Trail Elementary School
What grades does Cracker Trail Elementary School serve?
Cracker Trail Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cracker Trail Elementary School?
Cracker Trail Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 736 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cracker Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cracker Trail Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cracker Trail Elementary School rank in FL?
Cracker Trail Elementary School ranks #1,095 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Cracker Trail Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cracker Trail Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Cracker Trail Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cracker Trail Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cracker Trail Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cracker Trail Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cracker Trail Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cracker Trail Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cracker Trail Elementary School?
71.7% of students at Cracker Trail 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 736
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Highlands County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (863) 471-5777
- Area population (ZIP 33875)
- 11,429
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
Official sources & links
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 33875; 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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