Summary
Hiawassee Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 603 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hiawassee Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1-star or 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well below average compared to other schools in the state. The school faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.8% to 35.8%, significantly lower test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the district and state averages, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.57% to 80%. Additionally, Hiawassee's per-student spending has been lower than the nearby schools, ranging from $12,006 to $13,868 per student.
In comparison, the nearby schools, such as Pinewood Elementary, Oak Hill Elementary, and Orlo Vista Elementary, while still performing below the district and state averages in many areas, generally have better test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher per-student spending compared to Hiawassee Elementary. To improve Hiawassee's performance, the school and district may need to focus on addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates, providing additional academic support and resources for the economically disadvantaged student population, and ensuring the school is receiving adequate funding and staffing to meet the needs of its students.
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