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#1454 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 39% in state
Lake Hills School
School · Lake · Howey in the Hills, FL
A school in Howey in the Hills, FL where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
909 S LAKESHORE BLVD, Howey in the Hills, FL 34737
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake Hills School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Hills School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,237
Median home value
$348,700
Median rent
$1,785/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Astatula Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Hope Forest AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | Not available | 1 | Compare → |
| Lake Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | Not available | 311 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #12 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Hills School is listed in LAKE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Hills School
Lake Hills School is a public school in Howey in the Hills, FL, part of Lake, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,454 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Hills School
What grades does Lake Hills School serve?
Lake Hills School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Hills School?
Lake Hills School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hills School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Hills School rank in FL?
Lake Hills School ranks #1,454 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lake Hills School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Hills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Lake Hills School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Hills School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Hills School a charter school?
No, Lake Hills School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Hills School a Title I school?
No, Lake Hills School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Hills School?
46.0% of students at Lake Hills 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
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (352) 324-3175
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 34737)
- 4,182
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 52.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 34737; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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