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John D. Floyd Elementary School

Elementary School · HERNANDO

3139 DUMONT AVE, Spring Hill, FL 34609

Enrollment

955

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Florida schools

#2,313 of 3,778

In Spring Hill

#12 of 15

public schools

In district

#16 of 27

HERNANDO

School environment

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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John D. Floyd Elementary School

5.7/10

Elementary School in Spring Hill · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About John D. Floyd Elementary School

John D. Floyd Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spring Hill, FL, part of HERNANDO. John D.

Floyd Elementary School serves approximately 955 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. John D. Floyd Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,313 of 3,778 schools in FL.

Structured state assessment records for John D. Floyd Elementary School show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 6.4
  • FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

30% of students at John D. Floyd Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,856
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

John D. Floyd Elementary School — Students at John D. Floyd Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

69.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 51.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
58.1% (2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency 55.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
54.2% (2024 FAST)

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2013
ELA
65%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
50.5%
ELA
53.6%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
45%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.9/10.

How John D. Floyd Elementary School Compares

See how John D. Floyd Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
39th percentile in FL
Academic
6.0/10
Average
Growth
4.9/10
Below Average
Environment
7.1/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
69%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
61 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
30.2%

Location

3139 DUMONT AVE, Spring Hill, FL 34609

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John D. Floyd Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CHOCACHATTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Brooksville), which scores notably higher. Another option is CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GULF COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Spring Hill, see our Spring Hill schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.7 mi
School Distance Rating
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS Spring Hill 0.0 mi
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH Spring Hill 1.2 mi 8.4
WIDER HORIZONS SCHOOL Spring Hill 1.2 mi 6.2
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooksville 1.5 mi 5.7
GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Spring Hill 1.9 mi 9.1
SPRING HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Spring Hill 2.0 mi 6.2
FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL Spring Hill 2.0 mi 6.5
GOLDEN BRANCH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Spring Hill 2.2 mi 6.6
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Hill 2.5 mi 6.2
GULF COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Hill 2.3 mi 8.1
EXPLORER K-8 Spring Hill 2.7 mi 5.6
NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH Brooksville 2.9 mi 6.4
CHOCACHATTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooksville 3.0 mi 8.6
SUNCOAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Hill 3.3 mi 6.4
HERNANDO COUNTY JAIL Brooksville 3.5 mi
FOR EACH 1 REACH 1 MENTORING PROGRAM INC. Brooksville 4.1 mi
FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Spring Hill 4.1 mi 7.6
FOX CHAPEL MIDDLE SCHOOL Spring Hill 4.0 mi 5.5
LIFE PRIMARY SCHOOL Spring Hill 4.0 mi 6.9
SHADY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Hill 4.7 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34609 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,284

Median Home Value

$275,900

Median Rent

$1,593/mo

Population

46,066

College Educated

22.2%

Homeownership

83%

Avg Commute

27.3 min

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Median Age

44.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John D. Floyd Elementary School

What grades does John D. Floyd Elementary School serve?

John D. Floyd Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend John D. Floyd Elementary School?

John D. Floyd Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 955 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John D. Floyd Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at John D. Floyd Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John D. Floyd Elementary School rank in FL?

John D. Floyd Elementary School ranks #2,313 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is John D. Floyd Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

John D. Floyd Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 John D. Floyd Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John D. Floyd Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is John D. Floyd Elementary School a charter school?

No, John D. Floyd Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John D. Floyd Elementary School a Title I school?

No, John D. Floyd Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John D. Floyd Elementary School?

69.4% of students at John D. Floyd 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
955
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Free/Reduced Lunch
69.4%
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hernando County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%

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