Summary:
Zip code 32759, serving the Oak Hill area, is home to a single school, Burns Science And Technology Charter School, a K-12 alternative school with 1,099 students that operates within the Volusia County school district.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School is a standout academic performer, consistently exceeding both district and state averages across nearly all tested subjects. The school excels in STEM, with 94% proficiency in Biology 1 and 77% in 8th Grade Science, far outpacing state averages of 71% and 49% respectively. Its Algebra 1 EOC proficiency of 91% also dwarfs the state's 60%. However, a notable anomaly appears in 5th Grade Math, where proficiency rates of 44% and 42% in recent years fell below both district and state averages, suggesting a potential curriculum gap at that level. The school's graduation rate of 89.2% is lower than the district's 95.6% and state's 92.2%, creating a paradox given its strong performance on required end-of-course exams. Chronic absenteeism sits at 31.9%, slightly better than the district but on par with the state average.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1, spending of $9,442 per student, and 35.67% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. While the school shows strong year-over-year performance in ELA for 8th and 9th grades, a significant drop in 10th Grade ELA proficiency from 76% to 56% warrants monitoring. Overall, Burns Science And Technology Charter School offers a high-quality education with a clear STEM focus, though families should be aware of the specific challenges in 5th grade math and the graduation rate discrepancy.
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