Summary
Palmetto Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 835 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending, Palmetto Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school faces significant challenges in improving student academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, where proficiency rates lag behind the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 32% of 3rd graders, 28% of 4th graders, and 30% of 5th graders at Palmetto Elementary were proficient in ELA, compared to 59%, 58%, and 57% at the district level, respectively.
Interestingly, nearby schools like Cornerstone Academy Charter and Shingle Creek Elementary consistently outperform Palmetto Elementary in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Palmetto Elementary has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 35.8% in recent years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. These factors, along with the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing to the school's underperformance.
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