Woodland Elementary School

Woodland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zephyrhills, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 794 students. The school is part of the Pasco District, which is ranked 40 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Woodland Elementary School faces several challenges that set it apart from its neighboring schools. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.0% to 46.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the Pasco district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the Pasco district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were 29-39% and 32-47%, respectively, compared to the Pasco district's 53-58% and 49-58%, and the state's 55-63%. Woodland Elementary School also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.68% to 81.92% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the Pasco district and state averages.

When comparing Woodland Elementary School to nearby schools in the Pasco district, it becomes evident that the school is performing significantly worse than its peers. For instance, Union Park Charter Academy and Academy at the Farm, both public charter schools within the district, have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates than Woodland Elementary. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Woodland Elementary School, the school's academic performance remains low compared to the district and state averages, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and that a more comprehensive approach to addressing the school's challenges may be necessary.