Excellent
#398 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 11% in state
Malone School
School · Jackson · Malone, FL
A Jackson school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 68, Malone, FL 32445
- Math 62% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Malone School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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 41 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Malone 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,625
Median home value
$101,000
Median rent
$638/mo
College educated
4.2%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in JACKSON
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graceville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 474 | Compare → |
| Hope SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 103 | Compare → |
| Jackson Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 79 | Compare → |
| Jackson County Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | Not available | 174 | 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.
Jackson
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Malone School is listed in JACKSON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malone School
Malone School is a public school in Malone, FL, part of Jackson, serving approximately 562 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malone School
What grades does Malone School serve?
Malone School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Malone School?
Malone School has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malone School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malone 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 Malone School rank in FL?
Malone School ranks #398 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Malone School's MySchoolScout rating?
Malone School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Malone School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malone School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Malone School a charter school?
No, Malone School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malone School a Title I school?
No, Malone School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malone School?
58.9% of students at Malone 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
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (850) 482-9950
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 32445)
- 2,550
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 32445; 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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