Summary:
The 33534 zip code area in Hillsborough County, Florida is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the schools in this area face some challenges, a few stand out for their strengths.
Eisenhower Middle School ranks in the bottom 20% of Florida middle schools, but has strong performance in Algebra 1 and Civics EOC exams, with 70% proficiency in Algebra 1 - significantly higher than the Hillsborough district (59%) and state (60%) averages. However, the school struggles with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state. Similarly, Gibsonton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 30% of Florida elementary schools, but has strong math performance, with 70% proficiency in 3rd grade Math FAST, much higher than the district (58%) and state (63%) averages.
Across the schools in the 33534 zip code, there are some concerning trends, including high chronic absenteeism rates around 31.4% - significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 50.56% to 80.91%. The data also reveals disparities in per-student spending, from $7,577 at Eisenhower Middle to $15,094 at Gibsonton Elementary, which may contribute to the performance gaps observed across the schools.
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