Summary:
The 32539 zip code area of Florida is home to 9 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 5 high schools (some of which are alternative or specialized). This diverse mix of school types and sizes suggests the area may have unique educational needs and challenges. Overall, the data reveals both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement within the local school system.
Shoal River Middle School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Florida middle schools over the past 3 years with particularly strong results in end-of-course exams. Walker Elementary School has also shown significant improvement, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating. In contrast, Riverside Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.3, which is better than the other elementary schools in the area.
One concerning trend is the uniformly high chronic absenteeism rates, which average 31.4% across all schools in the 32539 zip code - significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the elementary and middle schools have free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 53-62%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The data suggests opportunities to better support students, address chronic absenteeism, and share best practices from the top-performing schools to raise achievement across the Okaloosa school district.
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