Summary:
The city of Century, Florida, is served by three public schools within the Escambia County school district, which is ranked 51st out of 70 districts in the state, indicating significant challenges at the district level. These schools include Northview High School (grades 9-12, 527 students), Bratt Elementary School (grades PK-5, 472 students), and Byrneville Elementary School Inc. (grades K-5, 193 students), with a total enrollment of 1,192 students and an average free/reduced lunch rate of 41.16%.
Northview High School stands out as a strong performer despite the district's low ranking, boasting a 95.4% graduation rate that exceeds both the district (89.5%) and state (92.2%) averages. It also outperforms district and state averages in Biology 1 and US History, and its state ranking has improved over the past three years. In contrast, Byrneville Elementary School Inc. shows dramatic variance: its 3rd graders achieve exceptional proficiency rates of 68% in ELA and 84% in Math, far above district and state averages, but this success drops sharply in 5th grade, where Math proficiency falls to 39% and Science to 32%. Bratt Elementary School is the most consistent performer, with scores closely mirroring district averages, though its state ranking has declined from the 56th to the 41st percentile over three years.
Key findings include a strong link between chronic absenteeism and performance: Byrneville Elementary School Inc. has the highest absenteeism rate at 41.2%, correlating with its volatile upper-grade scores, while Northview High School manages strong outcomes despite a 36% absenteeism rate. Per-student spending varies widely, from $8,205 at Byrneville to $12,869 at Northview, but does not clearly correlate with performance, suggesting that how funds are used matters more than the amount. The two elementary schools present an opportunity for collaboration, with Byrneville's exceptional 3rd-grade results and Bratt's stable upper-grade performance offering potential for shared strategies.
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