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Destin Elementary School vs. Bluewater Elementary School

Should you attend Destin Elementary School or Bluewater Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Destin Elementary School
630 Kelly St
Destin, FL 32541
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Bluewater Elementary School
4545 Range Rd
Niceville, FL 32578
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Destin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Bluewater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 933 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Destin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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).
Serving 914 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bluewater Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
933 students
914 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Destin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bluewater Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Destin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bluewater Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Destin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bluewater Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Destin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Okaloosa School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bluewater Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Okaloosa School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#586 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
#150 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Destin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bluewater Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 20% in FL)
84%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Destin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Okaloosa School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluewater Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Okaloosa School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Destin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Okaloosa School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluewater Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Okaloosa School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
80-84%
(Top 5% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluewater Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Okaloosa School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Destin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bluewater Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
1
Kindergarten Students
155
140
Grade 1 Students
204
148
Grade 2 Students
190
162
Grade 3 Students
181
135
Grade 4 Students
182
173
Grade 5 Students
-
155

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Destin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bluewater Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Destin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bluewater Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Destin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bluewater Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
66%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Destin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bluewater Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Destin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bluewater Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Okaloosa School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Destin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bluewater Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Destin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bluewater Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Destin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bluewater Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Okaloosa School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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