Summary:
The 33810 zip code area in Polk County, Florida is home to 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all of which belong to the Polk school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 61 out of 67 in Florida and has a 1-star rating, one school in the area stands out as an exceptional performer - Winston Academy of Engineering, a public magnet elementary school that consistently ranks among the top 500 elementary schools in the state with a 4-star rating.
In contrast, the other schools in the 33810 zip code area generally struggle to meet state standards, particularly in math and science. However, Sleepy Hill Elementary School stands out as the second-best performer, with a 2-star rating and test scores that are above the district average, though still below the state average. The high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4% across all schools in the area, as well as the high free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 51.73% to 80.83%, suggest that these schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may require additional resources and support to help students succeed.
The data also reveals a clear relationship between spending per student, student-teacher ratios, and academic performance, with the higher-performing schools generally spending more per student and having lower student-teacher ratios. This suggests that targeted investments in these areas could be key to improving outcomes for all students in the 33810 zip code area.
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