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Wildwood Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Wildwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 940 students in grades PK-5 in Wildwood, Florida, which is part of the Sumter School District. While the school has a diverse student population, it faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Wildwood Elementary's performance lags behind many of its neighboring schools, including Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School, which is also in the Sumter district but has significantly higher test scores and a 4-star rating. The nearby schools in the Marion district also generally outperform Wildwood Elementary. Despite spending more per student and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Wildwood Elementary has struggled to improve its academic performance and statewide ranking over the past decade, consistently earning a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The high chronic absenteeism rate and high percentage of students from low-income families at Wildwood Elementary may be contributing factors to the school's relatively poor academic performance. Addressing these underlying issues could be a key focus for improvement. While Wildwood Elementary faces significant challenges, understanding the school's strengths and weaknesses can help parents make informed decisions about their child's education and advocate for the resources and support the school needs to succeed.

678

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,330

Per pupil spending ?

47.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Huey St
Wildwood, FL 34785

(352) 748-3353

District: Sumter

Students who attend Wildwood Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wildwood Middle/ High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

34.1%

White:

33.8%

Hispanic:

21.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2012 → 35th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (75% vs 60% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg72%

Florida avg60%

Not ranked this year

Wildwood Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

26^th of 67Sumter among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2023	35.6	1455 of 2240	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.6	1119 of 2219	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.9	1179 of 2247	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.9	1399 of 2182	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.1	1518 of 2118	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	50.8	1045 of 2112	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	26.7	1585 of 2087	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	16.5	1828 of 2064	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	25.7	1602 of 2029	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	32.0	1392 of 1984	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	41.2	1242 of 1985	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.8	1080 of 1919	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.9	1006 of 1847	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	35.4	1234 of 1789	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	27.2	1373 of 1786	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	37.6	1096 of 1688	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	27.9	171 of 202	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	59.2	115 of 199	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math78%+15 vs state

English Language Arts72%+15 vs state

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

The school does not get enough credit. Teachers have been great! Close Quote

Schools Near Wildwood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)				FAST Math (2025)				Statewide Science Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wildwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Huey St	Wildwood	34785	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 748-3353	678	42	16.1	47.1%	229 (33.8%)	231 (34.1%)	148 (21.8%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (9.0%)								(n/a)	72.0				78.0					$14,330	$1,870	$12,461
Wildwood Intermediate School	Public	3-6	200 Cleveland Ave	Wildwood	34785	Sumter County	Sumter	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 748-1510	409	22	18.5	53.5%	127 (31.1%)	135 (33.0%)	112 (27.4%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (7.1%)	41.3	1318^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.6%					(n/a)		49.0	57.0	61.0		62.0	37.0	54.0	44.0	$13,461	$1,605	$11,856
The Villages Charter School Autism Center LLC	Public, Charter	K-5	420 Villages Campus Cir 420	The Villages	32162	Sumter County	Sumter	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 259-6868	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center	Public	PK, KG-2	3101 Schoolview St	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-5757	242	23	10.5	61.2%	45 (18.6%)	110 (45.5%)	71 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)								(n/a)
Fruitland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	304 W Fountain St	Fruitland Park	34731	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-2693	688	46	14.9	58.9%	307 (44.6%)	148 (21.5%)	173 (25.1%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.5%)	42 (6.1%)	19	1939^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.1%		18.5	1943^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.9%	4	28.0	35.0	38.0		50.0	46.0	34.0		48.0	$12,588	$1,485	$11,103
The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School	Public	PK, KG-5	695 Rolling Acres Rd	Lady Lake	32159	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 751-0111	740	48	15.4	56.5%	340 (45.9%)	129 (17.4%)	200 (27.0%)	12 (1.6%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	51 (6.9%)	66.7	721^st of 2258 public elementary schools	68.1%		61.8	826^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.4%	105	69.0	66.0	54.0		77.0	68.0	67.0		49.0	$12,058	$1,374	$10,684
Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	790 Cr 482n	Lake Panasoffkee	33538	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-1093	621	37	16.7	43.8%	430 (69.2%)	59 (9.5%)	89 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	65.4	747^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.9%		76.5	494^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.1%	253	63.0	55.0	62.0		76.0	67.0	58.0		66.0	$13,586	$1,119	$12,466
Leesburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2229 South St	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 365-6308	843	46	18.3	61.0%	232 (27.5%)	283 (33.6%)	243 (28.8%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	75 (8.9%)	11.2	2120^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.1%		14.2	2056^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.9%	64	27.0	28.0	37.0		33.0	44.0	30.0		37.0	$12,492	$1,850	$10,643
Beverly Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1108 Griffin Rd	Leesburg	34748	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 787-4175	596	38	15.6	62.6%	110 (18.5%)	287 (48.2%)	130 (21.8%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	52 (8.7%)	26.3	1747^th of 2258 public elementary schools	22.6%		15.4	2021^st of 2256 public elementary schools	10.4%	274	38.0	35.0	44.0		46.0	48.0	59.0		49.0	$14,291	$2,098	$12,193
Harbour View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8445 SE 147th Pl	Summerfield	34491	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6110	833	50	16.6	65.5%	412 (49.5%)	62 (7.4%)	306 (36.7%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.2%)	14.1	2058^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.9%		19.6	1910^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.3%	148	30.0	42.0	36.0		30.0	53.0	21.0		35.0	$12,582	$1,553	$11,030

Frequently Asked Questions about Wildwood Elementary School

How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 678 students attended Wildwood Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Wildwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wildwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Wildwood Middle/ High School

What district is Wildwood Elementary School in?

Sumter

What is the racial makeup of Wildwood Elementary School?

Students at Wildwood Elementary School are 34% African American, 34% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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