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Best Schools in Altoona, FL
Altoona, FL has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,705 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Altoona underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Altoona, FL
The top high schools in Altoona, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Umatilla High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
2. Lake Weir High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students
Best Middle Schools in Altoona, FL
The top middle schools in Altoona, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Umatilla Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
2. Lake Weir Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1207 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Altoona, FL
The top elementary schools in Altoona, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Altoona School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
2. Seminole Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
3. Umatilla Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
4. East Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
5. Fort Mccoy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 964 Students
6. Stanton-weirsdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Altoona, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Altoona, FL has a total population of 3,402 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Altoona, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Altoona, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Altoona, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Altoona, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Altoona, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Altoona, FL
How many schools are in Altoona, FL?
Altoona, FL has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,705 students in total.
How do schools in Altoona perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Altoona score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Altoona underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Altoona?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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Every school in Altoona
1 of 1 schools in Altoona carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Altoona. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.