Summary:
The 9 schools in zip code 32807 (Orlando, FL) serve a high-needs community within the Orange County school district, which is ranked in the 57th percentile statewide, and include 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, with most schools performing below district and state averages.
Azalea Park Elementary stands out as the highest-performing traditional school, ranking in the 49th percentile statewide and achieving proficiency rates near or above the district average in 5th-grade math and English Language Arts, while also having the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (30.1%) in the area—the only school below the state average. In contrast, Ucp Downtown Charter has the lowest academic performance (0th percentile) with near-zero proficiency rates and a 53.9% chronic absenteeism rate, likely due to serving students with significant special needs. Beta is an anomaly with a 96% chronic absenteeism rate, an 80% graduation rate, and per-student spending of $183,234—over 20 times that of Colonial High ($8,622)—suggesting it is a small, highly specialized program for 50 students requiring intensive intervention.
Key metrics reveal a community-wide absenteeism crisis, with four of nine schools exceeding 44% chronic absenteeism, and high economic need reflected in free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 52.33% to 74%. Colonial High presents a paradox: despite a low state ranking (33rd percentile) and test scores well below district averages, it boasts a 94.6% graduation rate, exceeding state and district averages. Roberto Clemente Middle shows a "two-tiered" math performance, with advanced students scoring 80-100% proficient on Algebra 1 and Geometry EOCs, while standard math students lag far behind district averages. Spending does not correlate with performance, as the three highest-spending schools (Beta, Access Charter, Ucp Downtown Charter) have the lowest academic outcomes, while the lowest-spending school (Colonial High) has the highest graduation rate.
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