Summary:
In zip code 32771, there is one high school, Crooms Academy Of Information Technology, a specialized academy in Sanford, FL, serving grades 9 through 12 with 738 students.
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology is a standout school that consistently outperforms both its district, Seminole, and the state of Florida in nearly every academic metric. The school has earned a 5-star rating and ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide (70th out of 838 schools), with its ranking improving significantly over the past three years. It boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate, far exceeding the district's 94.4% and state's 92.2%. Test score proficiencies are exceptionally high, including 95% in Biology 1, 93% in US History, and 87% in 10th-grade English Language Arts. The school also shows consistent year-over-year improvement across all subjects.
One interesting finding is the Algebra 1 anomaly: while the school excels in most subjects, its Algebra 1 EOC proficiency is only 44%, which is below both the district (66%) and state (63%) averages. This contrasts sharply with its 80% Geometry proficiency. Additionally, despite a chronic absenteeism rate of 26.2% (slightly above the district's 25.3%), the school achieves dramatically higher test scores and a perfect graduation rate. With nearly 40% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, Crooms Academy demonstrates strong "value-add" by turning a diverse student population into top-tier academic performers, suggesting effective intervention strategies and a specialized curriculum that attracts motivated students.
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