Summary:
The 32526 zip code area in Escambia County, Florida is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Escambia school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 52 out of 67 in Florida and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate the potential for academic excellence.
Beulah Middle School and Beulah Academy of Science, a public charter middle school, are the highest-performing schools in the area, ranking 814 and 256 out of 1,205 Florida middle schools, respectively. Beulah Academy of Science, in particular, stands out with a 4-star rating and exceptional test scores, with 80-95% of students proficient in core subjects. In contrast, Bellview Elementary School has the highest 5th grade science proficiency rate at 72%, despite lower overall rankings.
The data also reveals significant challenges faced by high-poverty schools in the area, with chronic absenteeism rates well above the state average and a wide range of spending per student, from $8,000 at Beulah Academy of Science to $17,166 at Success Academy. While the performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools are stark, the success of Beulah Middle School and Beulah Academy of Science suggests that with the right strategies and resources, schools in this district can achieve strong academic outcomes, even with high-need student populations.
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