Summary:
This analysis examines three elementary schools in the 32583 zip code of Milton, Florida, serving grades PK through 5 within the Santa Rosa School District, a district ranked in the 69th percentile statewide.
Bennett C Russell Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently earning the highest state ranking (3-star) and leading in key academic areas like 4th Grade Math (72%) and 3rd Grade English Language Arts (60%). It is the only school in the area to meet or exceed state averages in any subject and also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (20.5%), well below the state average. In contrast, Bagdad Elementary School faces the most significant challenges, with the lowest state ranking (1-star) and the lowest proficiency rates in 5th Grade Math (38%) and 5th Grade Science (36%). Interestingly, Bagdad has the highest per-student spending ($12,659), while Bennett C Russell has the lowest ($10,545), highlighting a disconnect between funding and outcomes. East Milton Elementary School falls in the middle, with a 1-star rating and the highest chronic absenteeism rate (31.9%), which correlates with its lower academic performance.
All three schools significantly underperform compared to the district average, particularly in math and science. For example, the district average for 5th Grade Math is 65%, while the highest school in the zip code (East Milton) is at 50%. This suggests a systemic challenge for elementary education in this specific area. However, there are pockets of strength, such as Bagdad's improvement in 4th and 5th Grade English Language Arts, indicating that targeted instructional strategies can be effective even when other subjects lag.
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