Serving 836 students in grades 6-12, Chiefland Middle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chiefland Middle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chiefland Middle High School's student population of 836 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chiefland Middle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chiefland Middle High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2446 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
76%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chiefland Middle High School's ranking?
Chiefland Middle High School is ranked #2446 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Chiefland Middle High School often compared to?
Chiefland Middle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronson Middle/high School, Williston Middle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chiefland Middle High School?
The graduation rate of Chiefland Middle High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chiefland Middle High School?
836 students attend Chiefland Middle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chiefland Middle High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chiefland Middle High School?
Chiefland Middle High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chiefland Middle High School offer ?
Chiefland Middle High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Chiefland Middle High School part of?
Chiefland Middle High School is part of Levy School District.
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