Summary:
Zip code 32764, located in Osteen, Florida, is home to a single public elementary school, Osteen Elementary School, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with a current enrollment of 523 students.
Osteen Elementary School is a clear academic standout within the Volusia district, consistently outperforming both the district and state averages in most standardized test subjects. The school has demonstrated a remarkable turnaround, jumping from the 49th percentile (2-star rating) in the 2023-2024 school year to the 69th percentile (3-star rating) in 2024-2025, and maintaining a strong 68th percentile ranking in 2025-2026. Mathematics is a particular strength, with 4th graders achieving an exceptional 88% proficiency rate in the most recent school year, significantly higher than the district and state. The school also boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate (27.7%) compared to the district (34.1%) and state (31.4%), indicating strong student attendance. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 and per-student spending of $10,334, the school appears to operate efficiently, achieving strong academic results despite nearly half of its students being eligible for free or reduced lunch.
While the school excels overall, there are notable grade-level trends. The 4th grade consistently outperforms other grades, particularly in math, suggesting a highly effective teaching team or intervention program at that level. Conversely, 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency (58%) is the only subject area where the school falls below both the district (60%) and state (61%) averages, representing a clear opportunity for targeted improvement. This "5th-grade slump" is a common educational challenge, but it does not overshadow the school's overall positive trajectory and strong academic foundation.
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