Summary:
The four public schools serving zip code 32714 in Altamonte Springs, Florida, are part of the highly-rated Seminole County Public School District and provide a complete educational pipeline from elementary through high school.
Lake Brantley High School stands out as the top performer in the area, achieving a 97.7% graduation rate and a 66th percentile state ranking despite having the lowest per-student spending ($8,088) and the highest student-teacher ratio (22.9:1). In contrast, Teague Middle School is a math powerhouse, with 100% of its students proficient in Geometry and 88% proficient in Algebra 1 on End-of-Course exams—dramatically exceeding district and state averages. Among the elementary schools, Forest City Elementary School achieves a 3-star rating (63rd percentile) with the highest per-student spending ($11,986) and lowest student-teacher ratio (13.6:1), while its 3rd-grade math scores (81% proficient) significantly outperform district and state averages. Spring Lake Elementary School faces the greatest challenges, with 84.95% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch and a 32.2% chronic absenteeism rate, resulting in a 2-star rating (49th percentile), though it shows a strong upward trend in 5th-grade science scores.
Key metrics reveal a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds within the same zip code, with free/reduced lunch eligibility ranging from 43.55% at Lake Brantley High to 84.95% at Spring Lake Elementary. The average chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is 28.9%, below the state average of 31.4% but above the district average of 25.3%. Overall, this zip code offers a diverse educational landscape where Lake Brantley High School demonstrates remarkable efficiency and outcomes, Teague Middle School excels in advanced math, and the elementary schools show how resources and challenges interact to shape student achievement.
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