Needs Improvement
#3475 of 3,778 schools in FL
Turning Point
School · Jefferson · Monticello, FL
A Jefferson school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1490 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, Monticello, FL 32344
- Math 10% proficient (2015)
- Reading 30% proficient (2015)
- 42:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turning Point score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 6-year record (2010–2015).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2010-2015) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2010-2015)
Based on 6 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Turning Point 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated700/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,222
Median home value
$208,600
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Schools K-12Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Oxford Preparatory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–11 | 4.9 mi | 81 | 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.
Jefferson
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Turning Point is listed in JEFFERSON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turning Point
Turning Point is a public school in Monticello, FL, part of Jefferson, serving approximately 42 students in grades 4th-12th with a 42:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,475 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2015) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turning Point
What grades does Turning Point serve?
Turning Point serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Turning Point?
Turning Point has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turning Point?
The student-teacher ratio at Turning Point is 42:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turning Point rank in FL?
Turning Point ranks #3,475 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Turning Point's MySchoolScout rating?
Turning Point has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Turning Point?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turning Point has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2015) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2015).
Is Turning Point a charter school?
No, Turning Point is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turning Point a Title I school?
No, Turning Point is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turning Point?
71.4% of students at Turning Point 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 42:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.1%
- Phone
- (850) 997-3555
- Area population (ZIP 32344)
- 12,879
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 48
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 32344; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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