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Williston Middle High School

High School · Levy · Williston, FL

A Levy high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

350 SW 12 AVE, Williston, FL 32696

  • Math 52% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.6% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.8 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.7:1
District spending per student$11,543
Chronic Absenteeism34.4%

Students at Williston Middle High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
51%
2013
ELA
51%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Williston Middle High 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,944

Median home value

$202,800

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32696; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Next GenerationPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi24Compare →
Williston Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–121.2 mi139Compare →
Vision Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–125.0 mi39Compare →
Bronson Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.46–12Not available523Compare →

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.

Levy

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#11 of 11
District spending per student
$11,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Williston Middle High School is listed in LEVY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Williston Middle High School

Williston Middle High School is a public high school in Williston, FL, part of Levy, serving approximately 1,126 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,758 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Williston Middle High School

What grades does Williston Middle High School serve?

Williston Middle High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Williston Middle High School?

Williston Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston Middle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Williston Middle High School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Williston Middle High School rank in FL?

Williston Middle High School ranks #2,758 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Williston Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Williston Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Williston Middle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Williston Middle High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Williston Middle High School a charter school?

No, Williston Middle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Williston Middle High School a Title I school?

No, Williston Middle High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williston Middle High School?

61.3% of students at Williston Middle High 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
1,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Levy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 32696)
14,532
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
44.9
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 32696; 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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