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Public school · Jefferson · Monticello, Florida

Turning Point

Turning Point rates 3.0 on our ten-point scale and ranks 3,738 of 3,811 schools in Florida.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
3.0this school

3.0 on a one-to-ten scale.

#3,738 of 3,811 schools in Florida

The brief

A Jefferson school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,738 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 2 of 2 in Jefferson.

Turning Point is listed in Jefferson, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math10%17 students tested · state average not published · 2015 EdFacts
Reading30%21 students tested · state average not published · 2015 EdFacts
Proficiency has held near 20% across the 6-year record (2010–2015).2015 EdFacts; 6 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.9
25% of the rating
Academics
2.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
4.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2015–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2010-2015) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2010-2015).

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 · 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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Turning Point and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$52,222
Median home value
$208,600
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
22.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
47
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
656/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Turning Pointthis school
    3.0
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Turning Point.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #3,738 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Turning Point's MySchoolScout rating?

Turning Point has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 facts

Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
42
Student-teacher ratio
42:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
4-year graduation
<50%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 2
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$17,304
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32344)
12,879
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
48

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.