Summary:
In zip code 32460, there is one elementary school, Sneads Elementary School, serving grades PK through 4 with 574 students in the Jackson district, an area where the district ranks in the bottom half of Florida.
Sneads Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school with a strong upward trajectory. Its state ranking has improved significantly over three years, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating, now sitting in the 75th percentile. Academically, the school consistently outperforms both its district and the state average in English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades. Math is a clear strength, with 3rd-grade math proficiency reaching 86% in the most recent school year—20 points above the state average. The school also has a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 52.44% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, and a student-teacher ratio of 15.1, which is typical for Florida public schools.
The most interesting finding is the school's high academic performance despite a chronic absenteeism rate of 43.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 31.4%. This suggests that the school may have highly effective teaching strategies or strong intervention programs. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $9,757 is average, reinforcing that instructional quality or school culture may be driving its success. Overall, Sneads Elementary School is a bright spot within its district, achieving well above the average for its surrounding area.
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