Summary:
The six schools in zip code 32750 (Longwood/Sanford, FL) are part of the highly-rated Seminole County Public School District, which ranks 8th out of 70 districts in Florida, and include two elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools that reveal a dramatic range of academic performance and student needs.
The standout performer in the area is Rock Lake Middle School, which earns a 4-star rating and consistently exceeds district and state averages, with 94% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 98% in Geometry, alongside a low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.1%. In stark contrast, Elevation High School is the most challenged school, with a 1-star rating, a 34.3% graduation rate, and an 85.4% chronic absenteeism rate, far below the district's 94.4% graduation rate. The two middle schools offer vastly different experiences: while Rock Lake excels, Milwee Middle School has a 3-star rating and higher absenteeism at 25.6%. Among high schools, Lyman High School serves 2,026 students and performs more typically, while Elevation High's small size (246 students) and high student-teacher ratio of 41:1 highlight its resource challenges.
Key metrics show wide economic disparity, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 34.5% at Woodlands Elementary School to 66.7% at Elevation High, and per-student spending does not correlate with success—Longwood Elementary School spends the most ($11,057) but has average performance, while Elevation High spends the least ($7,952). A notable anomaly is that both elementary schools report 100% proficiency in 6th Grade Math, likely reflecting advanced 5th graders taking a middle school test. The data makes clear that chronic absenteeism is the strongest predictor of performance, with Rock Lake's low rate driving its success and Elevation High's extreme absenteeism underscoring the need for comprehensive support beyond academics.
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