Best High Schools in Joshua, FL

Joshua, FL has 2 high schools with 2,112 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Joshua score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Joshua meet expectations.

1. Lake Placid High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Highlands • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students

2. Desoto County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students

Best Middle Schools in Joshua, FL

Joshua, FL has 2 middle schools with 1,790 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Joshua score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Joshua meet expectations.

1. Lake Placid Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Highlands • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 621 Students

2. Desoto Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1169 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Joshua, FL

Joshua, FL has 3 elementary schools with 1,924 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Joshua score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Joshua meet expectations.

1. Lake Country Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highlands • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 685 Students

2. Memorial Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students

3. Nocatee Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Desoto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Joshua, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Joshua, FL has a total population of 1,734 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Joshua, FL

5,826

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

68%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

7%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Joshua, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

5.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

3.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Joshua, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Joshua, FL.

ISP Report Card

D-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

137 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Joshua, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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