Summary:
In zip code 32784, there is one elementary school, Umatilla Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 with 689 students in the Lake County school district, which is ranked 32nd out of 70 districts in Florida.
Umatilla Elementary School shows a mixed academic profile. Math is a clear strength, particularly in upper grades, with 5th-grade math proficiency at 64% in the 2025-2026 school year, outperforming both the district (59%) and state (62%) averages. However, English Language Arts (ELA) is a significant weakness, with proficiency rates across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades (47-53%) falling below district (56-62%) and state (60-61%) averages. The school's state ranking has declined over three years, from the 49th percentile to the 34th percentile, indicating a relative drop compared to other Florida elementary schools. Chronic absenteeism is a bright spot at 29.6%, which is lower than the district average of 37.7% and the state average of 31.4%.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, a free/reduced lunch rate of 47.75%, and per-student spending of $11,492. The school shows inconsistent year-over-year performance, such as 4th-grade ELA proficiency dropping from 57% to 34% between school years, while 5th-grade math dropped from 70% to 64%. This volatility may reflect different student cohorts or changes in instructional focus. Overall, Umatilla Elementary School offers strong math instruction and good attendance, but needs to address its ELA achievement gap to improve its state standing.
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