Summary:
The 32059 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Lee Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 170 students. The school is part of the Madison school district, which is ranked 63 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lee Elementary School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance on standardized tests is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. For example, in 5th grade science, 65% of students were proficient or better, compared to 31% in the district and 55% statewide. However, in 5th grade math, only 29% of students were proficient or better, compared to 31% in the district and 57% statewide. Additionally, 72.35% of Lee Elementary School students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite these challenges, the school's spending per student for the 2023-2024 school year was $10,901, which is slightly higher than the state average. The school also had a student-teacher ratio of 20:1, which is slightly higher than the recommended ratio of 18:1 for elementary schools. Addressing the school's attendance issues and uneven academic performance, while leveraging the additional resources available, may be key to improving the educational outcomes for the students at Lee Elementary School.
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