Summary:
The 32835 zip code area of Orlando, Florida is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This diverse educational landscape serves a wide range of students, with varying levels of academic performance and resource allocation across the schools.
Among the standout schools in the area is Windy Ridge K-8, which consistently ranks in the top 30% of Florida elementary schools and receives 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform the Orange district and state averages in subjects like Algebra, Geometry, Civics, and Science. In contrast, Sunshine High School-Greater Orlando Campus is the lowest-performing school in the area, ranking in the bottom 10% of Florida high schools with test scores significantly below the district and state averages.
The data reveals stark disparities in educational opportunities and resources within the same zip code area. Chronic absenteeism rates are high across all schools, ranging from 31.4%, which may be a contributing factor to the overall academic performance. Additionally, the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 27.05% at Windy Ridge K-8 to 74.94% at Orlo Vista Elementary, suggests that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in student outcomes. The variation in spending per student, from $8,054 at Olympia High to $15,149 at Orlo Vista Elementary, and student-teacher ratios, from 15.7 at Oak Hill Elementary to 47.5 at Sunshine High School-Greater Orlando Campus, indicates that resource allocation may not be equitable across the schools in the area.
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