Excellent
#357 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 9% in state
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Elementary School · Okaloosa · Fort Walton Beach, FL
An Okaloosa charter elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1123 HOSPITAL ROAD, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
- Math 82% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liza Jackson Preparatory School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Liza Jackson Preparatory 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,822
Median home value
$299,400
Median rent
$1,421/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32547; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Learning & Arts CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–11 | 0.7 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian Academy & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Wright Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Kenwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 525 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Okaloosa
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #2 of 46
- District spending per student
- $10,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liza Jackson Preparatory School is listed in OKALOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Liza Jackson Preparatory School is a public elementary school in Fort Walton Beach, FL, part of Okaloosa, serving approximately 977 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liza Jackson Preparatory School
What grades does Liza Jackson Preparatory School serve?
Liza Jackson Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Liza Jackson Preparatory School?
Liza Jackson Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 977 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liza Jackson Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liza Jackson Preparatory School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liza Jackson Preparatory School rank in FL?
Liza Jackson Preparatory School ranks #357 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Liza Jackson Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Liza Jackson Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Liza Jackson Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liza Jackson Preparatory School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Liza Jackson Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Liza Jackson Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Liza Jackson Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Liza Jackson Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liza Jackson Preparatory School?
22.5% of students at Liza Jackson Preparatory 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 977
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (850) 833-3321
- Area population (ZIP 32547)
- 35,522
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 32547; 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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