Summary:
Zip code 32066, located in Mayo, Florida, is home to a single elementary school, Lafayette Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade within the Lafayette school district.
Lafayette Elementary School stands out as a consistently high-performing school, earning a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the 71st percentile statewide. The school excels particularly in science, with 85% of 5th graders proficient, which is 25 points above the state average. Math performance is also strong, with 5th graders achieving 68% proficiency compared to the state average of 64%. Despite a high percentage of students (65.57%) qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school outperforms state averages in nearly every subject and grade level, indicating effective teaching and leadership. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 36.8% is notably higher than the state average of 31.4%, representing a key area for potential improvement.
While overall academic performance is strong, there is a notable dip in 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA), where proficiency is 59%, just below the state average of 60%. However, ELA scores improve significantly in 4th and 5th grades, suggesting the school effectively catches students up. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and spends $12,998 per student. With stable rankings and clear strengths in science and math, Lafayette Elementary is a reliable choice for families, though addressing absenteeism and early literacy could elevate it to an even higher tier of excellence.
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