Summary:
The 32218 zip code area of Jacksonville, Florida is home to 14 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Duval school district. While the district is ranked 54 out of 67 in Florida and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate stronger academic performance.
Oceanway Elementary School and San Mateo Elementary School are both 3-star rated schools, with 62% and 66% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA, respectively, outperforming the district and state averages. The middle school Oceanway School also stands out, with 79% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 95% proficient in Biology 1, significantly higher than the surrounding schools.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the 32218 zip code area. Chronic absenteeism rates are consistently high, ranging from 31.4% across all schools, and free/reduced lunch rates vary from 45.66% to 82.98%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. While higher-spending schools tend to perform better, addressing systemic challenges like poverty and attendance will be crucial to improving educational outcomes for all students in this community.
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