Summary:
The 8 public schools in zip code 32765 (Oviedo, FL) are part of the highly-ranked Seminole district and serve students from elementary through high school, offering a mix of strong academic options for families.
Among the high schools, Hagerty High School stands out as the academic leader, ranking in the 87th percentile statewide and outperforming Oviedo High School in all 8 tested subjects, with notable gaps in Algebra 1 (52% vs. 38%) and 9th Grade ELA (80% vs. 66%). However, Oviedo High boasts a slightly higher graduation rate (98.4% vs. 97.8%). At the middle school level, Jackson Heights Middle School is the standout, ranking in the 84th percentile and dominating Tuskawilla Middle School in 9 of 10 subjects, especially Civics (90% vs. 75%). For elementary schools, Lawton Elementary School leads in 5 of 8 tested subjects and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the entire zip code at just 11.3%, indicating a highly engaged student body.
A key takeaway is the "middle school slump," with Tuskawilla Middle showing a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism (29.4%) compared to feeder elementary schools like Carillon Elementary School (12.8%). Additionally, spending per student does not guarantee performance—Stenstrom Elementary School spends the most ($10,591) but ranks lower than Lawton, which spends less ($10,341) but achieves higher test scores. This suggests factors like school culture and family engagement are more powerful drivers of success than raw spending alone.
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