Winding Waters K-8

12240 Vespa Way
Brooksville, FL 34614
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,622 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Winding Waters K-8 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 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Winding Waters K-8's student population of 1,622 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,622 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Winding Waters K-8 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 Winding Waters K-8 is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2141 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Winding Waters K-8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winding Waters K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winding Waters K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Winding Waters K-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winding Waters K-8 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
21%
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White
71%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Winding Waters K-8 and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Winding Waters K-8.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Winding Waters K-8 and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winding Waters K-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winding Waters K-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winding Waters K-8's ranking?
Winding Waters K-8 is ranked #2141 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Winding Waters K-8?
1,622 students attend Winding Waters K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Winding Waters K-8 students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winding Waters K-8?
Winding Waters K-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winding Waters K-8 offer ?
Winding Waters K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Winding Waters K-8 part of?
Winding Waters K-8 is part of Hernando School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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