Maude Saunders Elementary School

Maude Saunders Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
416 John Baldwin Rd,  Defuniak Springs, FL
Walton County School District
4.0
561 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Pamela Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16%
State Average
20%
Science
20%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
458:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
59.3%
Hispanic
15.7%
Black
12.5%
Two or more races
11.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/10/2025
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional education and support my children, have received at your school. The positive transformation we've witnessed since transferring from Mossy Head Elementary has been remarkable, and it’s a testament to the dedication and care you all pro...
1.0 parent
3/11/2015
I sent my special needs child to this school, they kept telling me he's fine we can handle him and within the month he was kicked out. Because he is too challenging for them. He was only going a couple days a week. I'm glad they are not wasting our time anymore!
5.0 parent
5/8/2008
5.0 student
11/1/2007

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Maude Saunders Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Defuniak Springs, FL, in the DeFuniak Springs neighborhood, and is served by the Walton County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 561 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Maude Saunders Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $278,296. Discover additional schools in the area, like Walton High School, Walton Initiative for Success in Education (WISE), Emerald Coast Technical College, and more. Learn more about what Defuniak Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maude Saunders Elementary School.

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