Summary:
In zip code 32409, there is one elementary school, Southport Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 with 531 students in the Bay district, which is ranked 28th out of 70 districts in Florida.
Southport Elementary School shows a mix of strengths and challenges. The school excels in 5th grade, with 73% proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and 63% in math, both above state averages. However, 3rd and 4th graders struggle, with 4th grade math at just 57% proficiency (below the state's 65%) and 3rd grade ELA at 51% (below the state's 60%). The school's state ranking has declined over three years, dropping from the 70th percentile to the 48th percentile, and it now holds a 2-star rating. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern at 35.5%, higher than the state average of 31.4%, and likely contributing to the inconsistent performance across grade levels.
Per-student spending is $10,199, and the student-teacher ratio is 17.1, with 47.83% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school shows significant year-over-year volatility in test scores, such as 4th grade ELA dropping from 73% to 56% in one year, while 5th grade ELA jumped from 48% to 73%. This suggests that small class sizes or inconsistent instruction may be factors. Overall, Southport Elementary School has strong upper-grade performance but needs targeted support for lower grades and a focus on improving attendance to reverse its downward trend.
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