Wildwood Middle/ High School

Summary:

Wildwood Middle/High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Wildwood, Florida, with a student population of 843 that is roughly 38% White, 38% African American, and 19% Hispanic. The school is part of the Sumter District, which is ranked 19th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wildwood Middle/High School has seen a steady increase in its 4-year graduation rate, from 88.1% in 2019-2020 to 97.9% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average and placing the school among the top performers in the region. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 45.5% in 2022-2023, which is significantly above the state and district averages. Academically, Wildwood Middle/High School's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across a range of subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (40%), Geometry (51%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (36%) all lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as South Sumter High School, which is in the same district, Wildwood Middle/High School stands out as having lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, the school's diverse student population, with a roughly even split between White and African American students, is in contrast to some of the nearby schools, such as Citrus High School, which has a student population that is over 80% White. Additionally, Wildwood Middle/High School has seen an increase in its per-student spending, from $10,030 in 2019-2020 to $12,216 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and suggests that the school is investing resources into its students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 700 Huey St
       Wildwood, FL  34785


(352) 748-1314

District: Sumter

SchoolDigger Rank:
459th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,216 Help


Feeder schools for Wildwood Middle/ High School:

Elementary:    Wildwood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  843

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.7%
African American:
37.6%
Hispanic:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wildwood Middle/ High School ranks worse than 55.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wildwood Middle/ High School ranks worse than 56.9% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wildwood Middle/ High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wildwood Middle/ High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.7%), African American (37.6%), Hispanic (19%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle/ High School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wildwood Middle/ High School is $12,216.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wildwood Middle/ High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Wildwood Middle/ High School 669th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Wildwood Middle/ High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Wildwood Middle/ High School 459th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Wildwood Middle/ High School in the ranking list.)

Sumter:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumter 19th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wildwood Middle/ High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 45.88 504th 839 39.9%
2011 45.65 536th 891 39.8%
2012 40.90 556th 897 38.0%
2013 28.32 701st 956 26.7%
2014 18.60 841st 999 15.8%
2016 13.50 891st 997 10.6%
2017 16.33 884th 1031 14.3%
2018 34.90 686th 1035 33.7%
2019 32.94 763rd 1099 30.6%
2021 24.40 874th 1136 23.1%
2022 20.67 955th 1148 16.8%
2023 22.23 950th 1177 19.3%
2024 44.29 669th 1196 44.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wildwood Middle/ High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.23 312th 484 35.5%
2005 34.38 349th 487 28.3%
2006 44.24 286th 477 40.0%
2007 46.14 315th 563 44.0%
2008 51.35 299th 577 48.2%
2009 61.10 237th 587 59.6%
2010 57.88 284th 620 54.2%
2011 61.99 244th 622 60.8%
2012 39.27 332nd 606 45.2%
2013 33.37 431st 648 33.5%
2014 30.67 476th 687 30.7%
2016 24.44 501st 693 27.7%
2017 25.68 487th 714 31.8%
2018 28.42 486th 716 32.1%
2019 33.75 450th 734 38.7%
2021 33.40 438th 746 41.3%
2022 28.31 517th 774 33.2%
2023 27.08 533rd 792 32.7%
2024 36.53 459th 807 43.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Wildwood Middle/ High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Wildwood Middle/ High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 381 214 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1989 357 221 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1990 322 184 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1991 339 219 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 569
1992 335 213 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 560
1993 326 220 2 13 2 n/a n/a 0 563
1994 309 227 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 549
1995 356 264 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1996 356 264 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1997 353 294 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1998 338 259 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1999 319 241 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2000 310 246 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2001 301 228 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 287 240 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2003 287 240 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2004 288 220 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2005 282 200 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2006 258 207 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2007 248 209 3 21 2 n/a n/a 1 484
2008 246 205 3 23 0 n/a n/a 3 480
2009 246 188 1 31 0 n/a n/a 2 468
2010 385 281 3 51 0 n/a n/a 12 732
2011 376 246 2 68 0 0 18 0 710
2012 384 250 3 52 1 1 20 0 711
2013 361 252 3 57 1 0 25 0 699
2014 353 283 5 66 2 0 29 0 738
2015 347 257 7 79 3 0 29 0 722
2016 284 245 6 83 0 0 30 0 648
2017 296 271 6 88 0 0 33 0 694
2018 308 268 5 91 0 0 36 0 708
2019 317 278 6 101 1 0 40 0 743
2020 310 284 8 130 1 0 30 0 763
2021 276 279 4 123 2 0 39 0 723
2022 326 318 3 154 1 0 40 0 842
2023 318 317 2 160 2 0 44 0 843

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wildwood Middle/ High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 31.0 19.2 29.8
1989 580 31.0 18.7 31.7
1990 516 32.0 16.1 34.7
1991 569 32.0 17.7 33.2
1992 560 34.0 16.4 38.4
1993 563 32.0 17.6 35
1994 549 33.0 16.6 38.3
1995 635 33.0 19.2 41.6
1996 635 33.0 19.2 41.6
1997 656 33.0 19.9 38.7
1998 613 36.0 17.0 36.5
1999 574 32.0 17.9 45.1
2000 571 30.0 19.0 43.1
2001 543 30.0 18.1 41.6
2002 540 27.0 20.0 48.7
2003 540 27.0 20.0 48.7
2004 522 28.0 18.6 52.5
2005 500 30.0 16.7 58
2006 481 31.0 15.5 58.2
2007 484 28.0 17.3 61.9
2008 480 31.0 15.5 64.2
2009 468 33.7 15.1 63.9
2010 732 46.0 15.9 72.8
2011 710 43.9 16.1 75.1
2012 711 44.9 15.8 76.1
2013 699 47.0 14.8 74.2
2014 738 48.0 15.3 77.4
2015 722 48.0 15.0 77
2016 648 44.0 14.7 81.3
2017 694 45.0 15.4 80.3
2018 708 46.0 15.3 80.6
2019 743 43.5 17.0 55.9
2020 763 50.0 15.2 53.1
2021 723 49.0 14.7 54.5
2022 842 48.5 17.3 1.4
2023 843 49.0 17.2 63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wildwood Middle/ High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 31.0 19.2 29.8
1989 580 31.0 18.7 31.7
1990 516 32.0 16.1 34.7
1991 569 32.0 17.7 33.2
1992 560 34.0 16.4 38.4
1993 563 32.0 17.6 35
1994 549 33.0 16.6 38.3
1995 635 33.0 19.2 41.6
1996 635 33.0 19.2 41.6
1997 656 33.0 19.9 38.7
1998 613 36.0 17.0 36.5
1999 574 32.0 17.9 45.1
2000 571 30.0 19.0 43.1
2001 543 30.0 18.1 41.6
2002 540 27.0 20.0 48.7
2003 540 27.0 20.0 48.7
2004 522 28.0 18.6 52.5
2005 500 30.0 16.7 58
2006 481 31.0 15.5 58.2
2007 484 28.0 17.3 61.9
2008 480 31.0 15.5 64.2
2009 468 33.7 15.1 63.9
2010 732 46.0 15.9 72.8
2011 710 43.9 16.1 75.1
2012 711 44.9 15.8 76.1
2013 699 47.0 14.8 74.2
2014 738 48.0 15.3 77.4
2015 722 48.0 15.0 77
2016 648 44.0 14.7 81.3
2017 694 45.0 15.4 80.3
2018 708 46.0 15.3 80.6
2019 743 43.5 17.0 55.9
2020 763 50.0 15.2 53.1
2021 723 49.0 14.7 54.5
2022 842 48.5 17.3 1.4
2023 843 49.0 17.2 63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wildwood Middle/ High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $691 (6.7%) $9,662 (93.3%) $10,353
2019 $728 (7.5%) $8,961 (92.5%) $9,688
2020 $751 (7.5%) $9,278 (92.5%) $10,030
2021 $1,139 (9.4%) $10,918 (90.6%) $12,057
2022 $1,784 (15.5%) $9,739 (84.5%) $11,522
2023 $2,035 (16.7%) $10,181 (83.3%) $12,216

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wildwood Middle/ High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 763rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 950th of 1177 Middle schools
 11.3%
Ranks 450th of 734 High schoolsRanks 533rd of 792 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Middle/ High School)4828
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)6353
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wildwood Middle/ High School)4925
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sumter)6856
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Middle/ High School)5941
 18%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)6154
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wildwood Middle/ High School)4125
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sumter)6252
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Middle/ High School)4135
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)6061
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wildwood Middle/ High School)1724
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sumter)4749
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Wildwood Middle/ High School)1815
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Sumter)5349
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Middle/ High School)4540
 5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)5959
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Middle/ High School)4044
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Sumter)6257
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Wildwood Middle/ High School)4845
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Sumter)6959
 10%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Wildwood Middle/ High School)7558
 17%
   End of Course US History (Sumter)6964
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Wildwood Middle/ High School)5845
 13%
   End of Course Civics (Sumter)7066
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Wildwood Middle/ High School)4921
 28%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Sumter)6359
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Wildwood Middle/ High School)4315
 28%
   End of Course Geometry (Sumter)6154
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students743843
 13.5%
African American278317
 14%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic101160
 58.4%
Pacific Islander00
White317318
 0.3%
Two or More Races4044
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.9%63.2%
 7.4%


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Students at Wildwood Middle/ High School are 38% White, 38% African American, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 843 students attended Wildwood Middle/ High School.

Wildwood Middle/ High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wildwood Elementary School

Wildwood Middle/ High School ranks 459th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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