Summary:
The 33770 zip code area in Florida is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. While some schools in this area, such as Largo High School and Mildred Helms Elementary School, are performing relatively well, the data reveals some concerning trends across the schools in this area.
Largo High School is a public magnet high school serving over 2,100 students and is ranked 311 out of 844 Florida high schools. It has a 4-star rating and a higher-than-average 4-year graduation rate of 89.7%. However, the school's test scores are generally below the Pinellas district and state averages, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%. In contrast, Mildred Helms Elementary School is a high-performing public magnet school, ranking 670 out of 2,258 Florida elementary schools with a 4-star rating. The school performs well on state assessments, with 66-74% of students proficient in ELA and Math, and a higher science proficiency rate compared to the district and state. However, like other schools in the area, Mildred Helms also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%.
The two alternative schools in the area, Dropout Prevention School and Pinellas County Jail, have a 4-year graduation rate of 89.7%, which is higher than the district and state averages. However, their test scores are significantly lower than the district and state, with only 4% of students proficient in 5th grade science and math at the Dropout Prevention School. These alternative schools also have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, which is a concern across all the schools in the 33770 zip code area.
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