Summary:
The 33781 zip code area in Pinellas County, Florida is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 alternative schools. While the schools in this area display a range of academic performance, a few standout institutions emerge from the data.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary is the highest-performing school in the 33781 zip code, ranking 978 out of 2,258 Florida elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts relatively strong test scores, with 69% of 3rd graders, 66% of 4th graders, and 61% of 5th graders proficient or better in FAST English Language Arts assessments. In math, 59% of 3rd graders, 61% of 4th graders, and 61% of 5th graders are proficient or better. In contrast, the alternative schools, Nina Harris ESE Center and Richard L. Sanders School, stand out for their high graduation rates of 89.7%, but their test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages.
Across the schools in the 33781 zip code, there are some notable trends. All schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The elementary schools also have high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 68.11% at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary to 71.9% at Pinellas Park Elementary. The alternative schools have more varied free and reduced lunch rates, from 6.22% at ESE Countywide to 72.73% at Richard L. Sanders School. These disparities in performance and resource allocation across the schools in the 33781 zip code suggest the need for further analysis and targeted interventions to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the Pinellas district.
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