Summary:
The 32117 zip code area in Florida is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with high free/reduced lunch rates, there are notable differences in their academic performance and other key metrics.
Among the standout schools in the area is David C. Hinson Senior Middle School, which ranks in the top half of Florida middle schools and has strong proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics. Another high-performing school is Westside Elementary School, which has proficiency rates above the district and state averages in 5th grade Science and 3rd-5th grade Math and ELA. In contrast, Richard Milburn Academy, a high school, has a relatively high graduation rate but very low proficiency rates across the board.
A concerning trend across all schools in the 32117 zip code area is the consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.4% to 31.4%. This issue likely contributes to the uneven academic performance seen in the data, with significant gaps between the top-performing and lowest-performing schools, especially at the high school level. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $7,457 to $38,904, suggests potential inequities in resource allocation that may impact the quality of education provided to students in this Volusia community.
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