Summary:
In zip code 32159, there is a single elementary school, The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School, which serves grades PK through 5 and is part of the Lake County school district, a 3-star district ranking in the 54th percentile among Florida districts.
The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School has a total enrollment of 740 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The school shows notable strengths and some areas of concern. In the 2025-2026 school year, 5th-grade Science proficiency was a standout at 72%, significantly higher than both the district (59%) and state (60%) averages. However, the school's overall state rank dropped to the 50th percentile (1118 out of 2240) in 2025-2026, a decline from the 68th percentile the previous year. A key concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 35.6%, which is above the state average of 31.4% and likely impacts academic performance. The school also has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 56.49% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The most interesting finding is the dramatic performance swing between school years. In 2024-2025, the school outperformed the state in every subject and grade level, but by 2025-2026, it only outperformed the state in Science and 5th Grade Math. For example, 4th-grade Math dropped from 68% to 52% year-over-year, while 4th-grade ELA fell to 55% against a state average of 60%. This volatility suggests the school's performance is sensitive to changes in student cohorts. Science remains a consistent strength, with a remarkable 23-point improvement in 5th-grade proficiency from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism could be the most impactful step for improving overall school performance.
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