Lake


Summary:

The Lake district of Florida is home to 54 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 11 high schools, and 4 alternative schools. The district's academic performance varies widely, with some schools significantly outperforming the state average while others struggle.

A few schools stand out in the data, including Pinecrest Lakes Academy, a high-performing elementary/middle charter school ranked 5th in the state, and Round Lake Elementary, another exceptional charter elementary school. The district's top-performing public school is Cypress Ridge Elementary, a magnet school ranked 158th in Florida. At the high school level, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy, a charter school, stands out with a 90% graduation rate and excellent test scores.

Overall, the data suggests that the district's highest-performing schools are predominantly charter and magnet models, which may be more effective than traditional public schools in the area. However, the district as a whole performs below the state average on many metrics, indicating room for improvement. Addressing issues like chronic absenteeism and ensuring adequate funding and resources for all schools could help raise the quality of education across the Lake district.

District Detail

 201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778-2407

 (352) 253-6500

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 67 Florida districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 47,340

Primary Schools: 31
Middle Schools: 9
High Schools: 14
Alternative Schools: 6
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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