Summary:
The four schools in zip code 32726 (Eustis, FL) serve students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade within the Lake district, which holds a 3-star rating, and include two traditional elementary schools, one high school, and a virtual franchise.
The standout school in the area is Lake Virtual Franchise, which dramatically outperforms its peers with a 100% graduation rate, a 1.3% chronic absenteeism rate, and test scores well above state averages in subjects like Algebra 1 (77% proficient). In stark contrast, Eustis Heights Elementary School struggles significantly, ranking in the bottom 8% of Florida elementary schools with a 0-star rating and test scores far below state averages, such as only 30% of 5th graders proficient in Science versus 60% statewide. Eustis High School has a graduation rate of 92.1%, matching the state average, but faces a severe chronic absenteeism crisis at 61.9%, nearly double the district average. Eustis Elementary School consistently outperforms Eustis Heights Elementary despite similar demographics, with 59% of 5th graders proficient in Science compared to just 30%.
Key metrics reveal significant disparities: chronic absenteeism is a major issue for brick-and-mortar schools, ranging from 35.5% at Eustis Elementary to 61.9% at Eustis High, while Lake Virtual Franchise has only 1.3%. Spending per student varies from $11,355 at Eustis High to $14,135 at Eustis Heights Elementary, yet higher spending does not correlate with better performance. The student-teacher ratio is largest at Eustis High (19:1) and smallest at Lake Virtual Franchise (10.3:1). The most critical takeaway is that Eustis High School's 61.9% chronic absenteeism rate is a red flag likely driving its below-average test scores and 2-star rating, while Lake Virtual Franchise's success highlights the impact of a different attendance model and socioeconomic profile.
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