Summary:
Zip code 32333 in Havana, Florida, is home to a single elementary school, Havana Magnet School, a public magnet school serving grades PK through 8 with 558 students.
Havana Magnet School presents a complex picture for parents. While it holds a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger (25th percentile statewide), it is a relative standout within the Gadsden district, consistently outperforming the district average in most subjects. The school spends a high $15,496 per student, likely driven by the fact that 84.41% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. However, a major concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 45.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 31.4% and signals a serious barrier to learning. The school's ranking has been improving slightly over the last three years, moving from the 12th percentile to the 25th percentile.
One of the most interesting findings is the stark performance gap between grade levels. The middle school (grades 6-8) excels in high school-level end-of-course exams, with 92% proficiency in Biology 1 and 77% in Algebra 1 and Civics—well above state averages. In contrast, elementary grades struggle, with 5th-grade Science at 41% proficiency (below the state's 60%) and 3-5 Math scores consistently below state averages. Test scores also show significant year-over-year volatility, such as 6th-grade Math jumping from 27% to 69% proficiency in one year. This suggests that while the school's magnet focus may benefit older students in STEM, it has not yet translated into strong foundational skills for younger learners, and high spending has not fully overcome the challenges of poverty and absenteeism.
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