Summary:
Zip code 32159 is home to a single school, The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School, a public elementary school serving grades PK through 5 with 740 students in the Lake County district.
As the only school in the area, The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School presents a mixed academic profile. It is a standout in 5th Grade Science, where 72% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, significantly outperforming both the district (59%) and state (60%) averages. However, the school struggles notably in 4th Grade Math, where only 52% of students were proficient compared to 65% for both the district and state. This creates a stark contrast with its stronger 3rd and 5th grade math scores, suggesting a specific instructional challenge in the 4th-grade math curriculum. The school's overall state ranking has declined from the 68th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 50th percentile in 2025-2026, despite maintaining a 3-star rating from Schooldigger.
Key metrics reveal significant challenges. The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.6% (2023-2024), exceeding the state average of 31.4%, and over half of students (56.49%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a majority come from economically disadvantaged households. Per-student spending is $12,058, yet academic results are average and declining, raising questions about resource allocation. Test scores also show dramatic year-over-year fluctuations, such as 3rd Grade Math dropping from 77% to 61% proficiency and 5th Grade Science soaring from 49% to 72% in just one year. This volatility makes it difficult to identify stable trends and suggests inconsistent instructional practices or significant changes in student cohorts.
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