Mossy Head School

Mossy Head School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
13270 US Highway 90 W,  Defuniak Springs, FL
Walton County School District
5.0
504 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Ronita Hinote
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
60.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11%
State Average
22%
Science
16%
State Average
26%
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
390:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
White
71.3%
Hispanic
16.4%
Two or more races
6.6%
Black
3.4%
Native American
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#60 Niche Standout ES in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/12/2016
Mossy Head School, is possibly the best school I have seen. My daughter has been going for 3 years. Since Pre kindergarten. The teachers are very excited to teach. My daughter loves going to school every day. The school has rules, and the kids follow them! I never see kids running in the halls. Inst...
5.0 parent
7/12/2014
mossy head school is the best school I have ever been involved with. staff is very dedicated, helpful and friendly.
5.0 parent
9/13/2013
Mossy Head School is AWESOME!!!The teachers and staff are all very friendly and helpful.Mrs.Hinote is a wonderful principal.I hope soon it will add a 6th grade.
parent
2/21/2010
I love this school.The staff is so friendly and they well do anything to make sure your child gets the help they need

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Mossy Head School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Defuniak Springs, FL and is served by the Walton County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 504 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Mossy Head School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Miss Southern Belle, Galilean Academy, Cornerstone Church Academy, and more. Learn more about what Defuniak Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mossy Head School.

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