Summary:
The city of Moore Haven, Florida, is served by four schools within the Glades County School District, including one high school, one elementary school, and two virtual programs, all of which face a mix of significant challenges and notable bright spots.
Moore Haven Middle High School stands out as a school on the rise, having improved from a 2-star to a 3-star rating over three years. It boasts a strong 94.7% graduation rate and excels in specific subjects like 7th-grade math and 10th-grade ELA, though it struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.7%. In contrast, Moore Haven Elementary School shows a dramatic "4th-grade slump," with 3rd graders scoring 22 points above the state average in ELA while 4th graders fall 25 points below it. The two virtual programs, Glades Virtual Instruction Program and Glades Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided), serve a very different population with low poverty rates and zero chronic absenteeism, but they have lower graduation rates and academic performance compared to the physical schools.
Key metrics reveal a district of contrasts: the physical schools serve a highly disadvantaged population (over 72% free/reduced lunch) and spend over $14,000 per student, while the virtual programs spend under $3,000 per student. The district's 4-star rating masks local challenges, as the elementary school remains a 2-star school and the high school only recently reached 3-star status. For parents, the high school offers a promising upward trajectory and strong graduation outcomes despite attendance issues, while the elementary school requires careful attention to the transition between 3rd and 4th grade. The virtual programs provide an alternative for students who may not thrive in traditional settings, but with lower academic benchmarks.
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