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Wakulla Institute

Public, Alternative Grades K-12

771^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 9% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Wakulla Institute is an alternative public school located in Crawfordville, Florida, serving grades KG-12 with a total enrollment of 64 students. The school is part of the Wakulla District, which is ranked 24th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wakulla Institute stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.3% to 97.6% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school faces significant academic challenges, with low test scores across various subjects and grade levels, such as 0% proficiency in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 10th grade English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 60%, 55%, and 58%, respectively. Additionally, Wakulla Institute has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 76.7% over the past three school years, much higher than the state average and the nearby schools like Florida State University School and Florida A&M University Developmental Research School.

Despite the school's high spending per student, ranging from $19,291 to $26,563 over the past four school years, and its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.5 to 8.0 over the past three school years, the academic outcomes at Wakulla Institute suggest that the school could benefit from examining the practices of the higher-performing nearby schools and implementing targeted strategies to address the unique needs of its student population, which has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.06% to 63.08% over the past three school years.

Students ?

6.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

47.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

126 High Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327

(850) 926-0100

District: Wakulla

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.3%

African American:

18.2%

Hispanic:

9.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 11th percentile in 2007 → 9th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (12% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (9th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (77% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school12%

District avg60%

Florida avg62%

771^st of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 9%▼ down 11 pts since 2018

From bottom 20% (2018) to bottom 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 67Wakulla 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2022	4.8	1112 of 1148	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	22.0	830 of 1035	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	28.0	566 of 740	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	9.1	653 of 736	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	3.5	771 of 844	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	7.4	691 of 807	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	4.8	714 of 792	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	13.5	576 of 716	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	59.4	274 of 620	55.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 127%-44 vs state

US History17%-54 vs state

English Language Arts12%-46 vs state

Algebra 10%-60 vs state

Geometry0%-55 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Worst environment of teachers that DONT care about the safely or well being of there students. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Worst environment of teachers that DONT care about the safely or well being of there students. Close Quote

Schools Near Wakulla Institute

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2025)								FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wakulla Institute	Public, Alternative	K-12	126 High Dr	Crawfordville	32327	Wakulla County	Wakulla	No	No	No	No	(850) 926-0100	55	8	6.8	47.3%	37 (67.3%)	10 (18.2%)	5 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)								(n/a)							23.0	0.0									0.0	0.0	27.0	17.0
Wakulla County Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	69 Arran Rd	Crawfordville	32327	Wakulla County	Wakulla	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 926-0065	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wakulla Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	69 Arran Road	Crawfordville	32327	Wakulla County	Wakulla	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 926-0065	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wakulla Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	69 Arran Rd	Crawfordville	32327	Wakulla County	Wakulla	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 926-0065	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tallahassee Classical School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4141 Artemis Way	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 296-1970	345	25	13.8	46.1%	156 (45.2%)	87 (25.2%)	45 (13.0%)	35 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.1%)								(n/a)	36.0	47.0	42.0	48.0	38.0	50.0	63.0		44.0	53.0	37.0	48.0	52.0	50.0	38.0	31.0	53.0	67.0	88.0	69.0	71.0	$8,023	$316	$7,707
Leon County Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2303 Ronellis Dr	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-7672	52	3	17.3	48.1%	13 (25.0%)	36 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.8%)								(n/a)
Fsus Virtual School Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	3000 School House Rd	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Fsu Lab School	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 245-3700	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Florida State University School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3000 School House Rd	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Fsu Lab School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 245-3700	1,851	75	24.7	23.0%	1,034 (55.9%)	371 (20.0%)	211 (11.4%)	110 (5.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	122 (6.6%)								(n/a)	81.0	79.0	82.0	85.0	85.0	84.0	80.0	84.0	89.0	88.0	69.0	90.0	98.0	99.0	77.0	51.0	87.0	85.0	88.0	88.0	94.0
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School	Public, Alternative	K-12	400 W Orange Ave	Tallahassee	32307	Leon County	Famu Lab School	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 412-5866	519	28	18.5	100.0%	4 (0.8%)	473 (91.1%)	40 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	37.0	39.0	34.0	51.0	44.0	56.0	51.0	46.0	54.0	33.0	91.0	38.0	48.0	14.0	44.0	21.0	37.0	35.0	75.0	42.0	47.0
Famu Drs Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	400 W Orange Ave	Tallahassee	32307	Leon County	Famu Lab School	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 412-5866	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakulla Institute

Is Wakulla Institute a good school?

Wakulla Institute ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Florida alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Wakulla Institute?

Students at Wakulla Institute are 67% White, 18% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Wakulla Institute in?

Wakulla

How many students attend Wakulla Institute?

In the 2024-25 school year, 55 students attended Wakulla Institute.

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