Summary:
The 33825 zip code area in Florida is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Highlands school district. While the district is ranked 43 out of 67 in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5, one school in the area stands out as a high performer - Park Elementary School.
Park Elementary ranks 393 out of 2,258 Florida elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. It has significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, with 67-88% of students proficient or better in various subjects. In contrast, the other schools in the 33825 zip code generally perform below the state average on test scores, suggesting a stark disparity in educational outcomes within the area. Another bright spot is Avon Park High School, which has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.7%.
However, the data also reveals some concerning trends across the schools in the 33825 zip code. All schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, averaging 31.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the majority of schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 75.48% to 86.56%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the area. The variation in per-student spending, from $11,703 at Avon Elementary to $16,085 at Park Elementary, suggests potential funding disparities that may contribute to the performance gaps.
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