Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred Wild Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred Wild Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fred Wild Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fred Wild Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred Wild Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2039 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
37%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred Wild Elementary School's ranking?
Fred Wild Elementary School is ranked #2039 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fred Wild Elementary School often compared to?
Fred Wild Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cracker Trail Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School, Sun 'n Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fred Wild Elementary School?
478 students attend Fred Wild Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fred Wild Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred Wild Elementary School?
Fred Wild Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fred Wild Elementary School offer ?
Fred Wild Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fred Wild Elementary School part of?
Fred Wild Elementary School is part of Highlands School District.
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