Summary:
Zip code 32779 in Longwood, Florida, is served by two public elementary schools, Sabal Point Elementary School and Wekiva Elementary School, both part of the highly-rated Seminole County Public School District, which ranks in the 89th percentile statewide.
Sabal Point Elementary School is the standout performer in this area, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the 95th percentile statewide. It exceeds district and state averages in every subject, with average ELA proficiency at 84.3% and Math at 87%. In contrast, Wekiva Elementary School is a solid 4-star school ranking in the 83rd percentile, but it often falls below district averages, particularly in Math. A notable finding is the "5th-grade math cliff" at Wekiva, where proficiency drops sharply to 47%, compared to Sabal Point's 73%. Both schools share a strength in 5th-grade Science, with proficiency rates of 81% and 80% respectively, far exceeding the state average of 60%. Interestingly, Wekiva spends $366 more per student and has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio than Sabal Point, yet Sabal Point achieves higher academic outcomes, suggesting factors like instructional quality or school culture drive its success.
Both schools benefit from remarkably low chronic absenteeism rates—around 15%—which is nearly half the district average and less than half the state average, indicating strong family and student engagement. A curious data point is the perfect 100% proficiency reported for 6th-grade Math at both schools, which likely reflects a small group of advanced students taking middle school math early, not the general population. Overall, parents in 32779 have excellent options, with Sabal Point Elementary School leading in academic consistency and Wekiva Elementary School offering strong science programs and lower class sizes.
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