Summary:
The Suwannee district of Florida is home to 4 elementary schools that serve students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole is ranked 46 out of 67 districts in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few schools in the area stand out for their stronger performance.
Branford Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in the district, coming in at 1073 out of 2258 Florida elementary schools in 2024-2025 and receiving a 3-star rating. It boasts the highest proficiency rates among the 4 schools, with 72% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 76% proficient in Math. Suwannee Springcrest Elementary is the second-highest ranked, at 938 out of 2258 schools, and also earns a 3-star rating, particularly standing out for its strong 4th and 5th grade Math performance.
However, the district as a whole faces some significant challenges. All 4 schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 31.4%, well above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve predominantly low-income communities, with 66.8% to 76.78% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these equity concerns, as well as the inconsistent instructional practices that lead to varying test score performance across grade levels, will be crucial for improving outcomes for students in the Suwannee district.
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