Summary:
The 32579 zip code area in Florida is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Shalimar Elementary School and Longwood Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Clifford Meigs Middle School). The data analysis reveals that Clifford Meigs Middle School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently achieving high proficiency rates on end-of-course exams and exceeding district and state averages on FAST assessments. In contrast, the two elementary schools face more significant challenges, with Longwood Elementary School consistently underperforming compared to district and state averages.
Shalimar Elementary School shows relatively strong performance on FAST assessments, with several grade levels exceeding district and state averages. However, its performance varies across grade levels, with stronger results in 4th and 5th grades compared to 3rd grade. Longwood Elementary School, on the other hand, lags behind in both English Language Arts and Math, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Longwood Elementary may indicate socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting academic performance.
Across all three schools, a concerning issue is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the data suggests that resource allocation may play a role in academic performance, as Clifford Meigs Middle School, with the highest spending per student, outperforms the elementary schools. These findings highlight the need to address chronic absenteeism, ensure equitable resource distribution, and implement targeted interventions to support struggling schools and students in the 32579 zip code area.
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