First United Methodist School vs. St. Mary Catholic School
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School Overview
Overview
Located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, First United Methodist School offers early childhood education for grades PK through K in a city–based setting.
The school has an enrollment of 155 students supported by 3 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 52:1.
First United Methodist School is affiliated with the Methodist denomination and participates in other religious and school associations.
The school's student population includes approximately 10 percent students of color, reflecting some diversity within the student body.
Tuition rates align with the Fort Walton Beach area average for elementary private schools, which is $8,214.
Saint Mary Catholic School is committed to academic excellence in a value-based educational setting.
Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by being in the top ten percent of the nation with our test scores and we have Blue Ribbon School status.
The community of priests, deacons, religious, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students work together toward our school's high standards.
Our school has remained a viable entity to our community for 70 years.
Catholic Schools provide a setting and a means of passing on the Church's teachings to the next generation.
In Catholic Schools liturgy, prayer, and all forms of faith practice are incorporated into school life.
Saint Mary School proclaims the Gospel message and provides a distinctive Christian environment in which doctrine is taught and beliefs are practiced with exceptionally high academic standards.
This integration of faith with school life develops students whose values are centered on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No, selected in 2007-2008-2009-2010
Year Founded
n/a
1946
Students Body
Total Students
155 students
408 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
145
55
Kindergarten Students
10
34
Grade 1 Students
-
43
Grade 2 Students
-
53
Grade 3 Students
-
37
Grade 4 Students
-
38
Grade 5 Students
-
30
Grade 6 Students
-
50
Grade 7 Students
-
28
Grade 8 Students
-
40
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
52:1
14:1
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Uniform )
(Uniform )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Middle School Sports Program
Arts and Music Programs:
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