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#1647 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 44% in state

Graceville School

School · Jackson · Graceville, FL

A Jackson school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5539 BROWN ST, Graceville, FL 32440

  • Math 34% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.4% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$12,683
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Graceville School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2013
ELA
56%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 41 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.1%

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 Graceville 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$53,974

Median home value

$85,000

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

23.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Poplar Springs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–124.2 mi452Compare →
Hope SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–12Not available103Compare →
Jackson Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–12Not available79Compare →
Jackson County Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified5.4PKNot available174Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Jackson

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#9 of 14
District spending per student
$12,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Graceville School is listed in JACKSON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Graceville School

Graceville School is a public school in Graceville, FL, part of Jackson, serving approximately 474 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,647 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Graceville School

What grades does Graceville School serve?

Graceville School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Graceville School?

Graceville School has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Graceville School?

The student-teacher ratio at Graceville School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Graceville School rank in FL?

Graceville School ranks #1,647 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Graceville School's MySchoolScout rating?

Graceville School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Graceville School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Graceville School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Graceville School a charter school?

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

Is Graceville School a Title I school?

No, Graceville School is not currently a Title I school.

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

67.1% of students at Graceville 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 – 12th
Enrollment
474
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 32440)
8,048
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
38.9
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 32440; 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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