Elementary Schools in Osceola

This analysis examines 47 elementary schools in Osceola County, Florida, which includes traditional public schools, charter schools, and K-8 centers serving a diverse student population with enrollments ranging from 120 to nearly 1,500 students.

Several schools stand out for exceptional performance. Voyager K-8 ranks in the 89th percentile statewide and achieves remarkable math proficiency rates (88% in 3rd grade, 87% in 5th grade) while spending just $6,344 per student, demonstrating high efficiency. Canoe Creek K-8 ranks in the 80th percentile for three consecutive years and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at just 14.7%. Celebration K-8 ranks in the 71st percentile and achieves 96-100% proficiency on Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology end-of-course exams. In contrast, schools like Central Avenue Elementary School (2nd percentile) and Ucp Osceola Charter School (1st percentile) face significant challenges with very low test scores and chronic absenteeism rates of 43.9% and 61.9%, respectively.

Key findings reveal that chronic absenteeism is a powerful predictor of academic performance, with the four lowest-absenteeism schools all achieving 3 or 4 stars. Per-student spending varies dramatically from $6,114 to $23,064, but higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes—Voyager K-8 and Knights Point K-8 have nearly identical spending but vastly different results. A notable pattern across many schools is a significant drop in math proficiency in 7th grade, suggesting a systemic challenge in transitioning to advanced math concepts. The district as a whole ranks in the 19th percentile in Florida, indicating substantial room for improvement across most schools.