Very Good
#1310 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 35% in state
Hosford Elementary Junior High School
Elementary School · Liberty · Hosford, FL
A Liberty elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 10, Hosford, FL 32334
- Math 72% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hosford Elementary Junior High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 38 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hosford Elementary Junior 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,380
Median home value
$102,000
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in LIBERTY
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachicola Forest Youth AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | Not available | 38 | Compare → |
| Liberty Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | Not available | 25 | Compare → |
| Liberty Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | Not available | 10 | Compare → |
| Liberty Wilderness CrossroadsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | Not available | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Liberty
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,890NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hosford Elementary Junior High School is listed in LIBERTY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hosford Elementary Junior High School
Hosford Elementary Junior High School is a public elementary school in Hosford, FL, part of Liberty, serving approximately 340 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,310 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hosford Elementary Junior High School
What grades does Hosford Elementary Junior High School serve?
Hosford Elementary Junior High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hosford Elementary Junior High School?
Hosford Elementary Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hosford Elementary Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hosford Elementary Junior High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hosford Elementary Junior High School rank in FL?
Hosford Elementary Junior High School ranks #1,310 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Hosford Elementary Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hosford Elementary Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Hosford Elementary Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hosford Elementary Junior High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hosford Elementary Junior High School a charter school?
No, Hosford Elementary Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hosford Elementary Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Hosford Elementary Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hosford Elementary Junior High School?
33.5% of students at Hosford Elementary Junior 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Liberty County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.9%
- Phone
- (850) 379-8480
- Area population (ZIP 32334)
- 1,749
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 32334; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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