Best Schools in Waldo, FL
Waldo, FL has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,263 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Waldo meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waldo, FL
The top high schools in Waldo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bradford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students
2. Eastside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1220 Students
3. Hawthorne Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waldo, FL
The top middle schools in Waldo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard W. Bishop Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
2. Bradford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradford • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 660 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waldo, FL
The top elementary schools in Waldo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradford • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 627 Students
2. Chester Shell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
3. Lake Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waldo, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waldo, FL has a total population of 2,065 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waldo, 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 Waldo, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waldo, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waldo, 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 Waldo, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waldo, FL
How many schools are in Waldo, FL?
Waldo, FL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,263 students in total.
How do schools in Waldo perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Waldo score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Waldo meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waldo?
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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