Summary:
In zip code 33548 (Lutz, FL), there is a single elementary-level school, Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences, a public charter school serving grades K-8 with a substantial enrollment of 984 students within the Hillsborough County school district.
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently earning a 4-star state ranking for three consecutive years and placing in the 87th percentile of all Florida elementary schools. The school demonstrates exceptional academic strength, particularly in high school-level coursework, with Biology 1 proficiency reaching 100% and Algebra 1 and Geometry both at 93%. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 16.2% is nearly half the district and state averages, indicating strong student engagement. The school serves a relatively affluent population, with only 22.66% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and achieves these results with a per-student spending of $8,496, which is notably lower than national averages.
Despite overall strong performance, two areas warrant attention. First, math proficiency shows a "middle school dip," with 6th grade at 48% and 7th grade at 61%, both below the state average, while 3rd grade (90%) and 8th grade (96%) excel. Second, there is a science paradox: while 8th graders achieve 100% proficiency in high school-level Biology, their general 8th-grade science proficiency is only 37%, well below district and state averages. This suggests the school's science focus is heavily concentrated on advanced coursework for select students, while the general curriculum may need improvement. Overall, Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences offers a strong academic program with efficient resource use, though families should be aware of the specific grade-level challenges in math and general science.
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