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Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)

555 Walton Rd, Wise Campus
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)'s student population of 247 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We are E.P.I.C!

School Rankings

Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) is 0.53, 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)
#3123 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
52%
35-39%
52%
40-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)'s ranking?
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) is ranked #3123 out of 3,662 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)?
The graduation rate of Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)?
247 students attend Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise)?
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) offer ?
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) part of?
Walton Initiative For Success In Education (Wise) is part of Walton School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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