C
Below Average
51/100

Maude Saunders Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 416 JOHN BALDWIN RD, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 51st percentile in Florida
Growth
D
Students gain 0.58 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 11th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
561
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%51/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%11/100Students gain 0.58 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.75 in 2009–19; 10th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +21 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+3 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency58% (+12 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%62%reading -10 pts, math -5 pts45th percentile (list)
Black30%30%reading -5 pts, math -3 pts42nd percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +6 pts, math +7 pts69th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -12 pts, math -11 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income47%57%reading +4 pts, math +15 pts74th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 416 JOHN BALDWIN RD
City Defuniak Springs
ZIP Code 32433
District 1201980
NCES School ID 120198002026
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32433

Understanding the community around Maude Saunders Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,424
Per Capita Income $25,310
Poverty Rate 14.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $111,300
Median Rent $983
Owner-Occupied 74.1%
Renter-Occupied 25.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Maude Saunders Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.1%
Hispanic/Latino 17.1%
Black 14.8%
Two or More Races 8.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 561
Teachers (FTE) 39.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Maude Saunders Elementary School?
Maude Saunders Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Maude Saunders Elementary School?
Maude Saunders Elementary School has 561 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Maude Saunders Elementary School serve?
Maude Saunders Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Maude Saunders Elementary School receive per student?
Maude Saunders Elementary School receives $15,507 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Maude Saunders Elementary School in 32433 ▼
Avg Home Value
$230,120
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,738
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
25.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026