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#1891 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 50% in state
Wakulla Institute
School · Wakulla · Crawfordville, FL
A school in Crawfordville, FL where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
126 HIGH DR, Crawfordville, FL 32327
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wakulla Institute score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 19 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wakulla Institute 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated867/100K
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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
$76,714
Median home value
$215,500
Median rent
$1,126/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakulla Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 181 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wakulla
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $10,952NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wakulla Institute is listed in WAKULLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wakulla Institute
Wakulla Institute is a public school in Crawfordville, FL, part of Wakulla, serving approximately 64 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,891 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wakulla Institute
What grades does Wakulla Institute serve?
Wakulla Institute serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Wakulla Institute?
Wakulla Institute has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakulla Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakulla Institute is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wakulla Institute rank in FL?
Wakulla Institute ranks #1,891 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Wakulla Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Wakulla Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Wakulla Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wakulla Institute has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wakulla Institute a charter school?
No, Wakulla Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wakulla Institute a Title I school?
No, Wakulla Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wakulla Institute?
56.2% of students at Wakulla Institute 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wakulla County
- Phone
- (850) 926-0100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 32327)
- 30,694
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 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 32327; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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