Summary:
In zip code 32444, there is one elementary school, Lynn Haven Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 with 688 students in the Lynn Haven area, part of the Bay County School District.
Lynn Haven Elementary School is a standout performer that has shown remarkable improvement. The school recently earned a 4-star rating, jumping from the 57th percentile to the 72nd percentile in state rankings, a leap of 338 places. In the most recent test scores, the school outperformed both the district and state averages in every single subject and grade level tested. For example, 80% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 60% statewide, and 70% of 5th graders were proficient in science, compared to 60% statewide. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (26.4%) than both the district (35.3%) and state (31.4%), indicating strong student engagement.
Key metrics show a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 and spending of $11,355 per student. While 39.1% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school achieves proficiency rates significantly above state averages, pointing to effective teaching and resource use. The most dramatic academic growth occurred between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, with proficiency increasing in 6 out of 7 tested categories, including a 15-point jump in 3rd grade ELA and 5th grade science. This suggests successful new strategies or curriculum changes are driving strong results for all students.
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