Excellent
#505 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 13% in state
Marianna K-8 School
Elementary School · Jackson · Marianna, FL
A Jackson elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3807 CAVERNS RD, Marianna, FL 32446
- Math 48% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marianna K-8 School score 51% 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 51% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marianna K-8 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marianna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,505
Median home value
$128,600
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32446; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayspring Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Hope SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Playbig Learning Center MariannaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 3.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Dist Wide Homebound ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 1 | 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.
Jackson
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Marianna K-8 School is listed in JACKSON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marianna K-8 School
Marianna K-8 School is a public elementary school in Marianna, FL, part of Jackson, serving approximately 1,775 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marianna K-8 School
What grades does Marianna K-8 School serve?
Marianna K-8 School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Marianna K-8 School?
Marianna K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 1,775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marianna K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marianna K-8 School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marianna K-8 School rank in FL?
Marianna K-8 School ranks #505 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Marianna K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marianna K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Marianna K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marianna K-8 School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Marianna K-8 School a charter school?
No, Marianna K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marianna K-8 School a Title I school?
No, Marianna K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marianna K-8 School?
59.9% of students at Marianna K-8 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
- 1,775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (850) 482-9609
- Area population (ZIP 32446)
- 10,880
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 32446; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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