Summary:
The 33823 zip code area of Auburndale, Florida is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. This data-rich analysis provides valuable insights into the academic performance and resource allocation of these institutions.
The standout schools in this area are Berkley Elementary School and Berkley Accelerated, both of which rank among the top schools in Florida. Berkley Elementary boasts a 5-star rating and significantly higher test scores compared to the Polk County district and state averages. Similarly, Berkley Accelerated, a public charter middle/high school, ranks in the top 290 middle schools in Florida with a 4-star rating and very high proficiency rates in end-of-course exams and FAST assessments.
While the Berkley schools stand out, the data also reveals some areas of concern across the schools in the 33823 zip code. All schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools display a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 33.33% at Berkley Accelerated to 79.3% at Auburndale Central Elementary, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. These factors, along with differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, may contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed in the data.
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