Summary:
The city of Ruskin, Florida is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others struggling to meet state and district averages.
Among the top-performing schools in the area is Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay, a public charter school for grades K-8 that consistently outperforms the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida on standardized tests, particularly in math and Algebra/Geometry. In contrast, schools like Ruskin Elementary and Shields Middle School struggle to meet performance benchmarks, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and resource allocation across the schools. Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay has the lowest percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, while Ruskin Elementary has the highest. Additionally, spending per student varies widely, from $7,705 at Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay to $18,092 at South County Career Center, with no clear correlation between spending and academic performance.
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