Summary:
In zip code 33825, there is one middle school, Avon Park Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 600 students in the Avon Park area of the Highlands school district.
Avon Park Middle School presents a mixed picture for parents. The school has a notable strength in advanced math, with 94% of students proficient in Algebra 1, far exceeding both the district (57%) and state (63%) averages. However, this success contrasts sharply with performance in other subjects. In standard grade-level math, proficiency ranges from 37% to 58%, all below state averages. English Language Arts scores also lag, with proficiency between 43% and 49% compared to the state average of 60-62%. The school's overall state rank is in the 27th percentile, earning a 1-star rating, and its rank has declined slightly over the past three years.
A critical concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 39.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 31.4% and likely a major factor behind the below-average scores in core subjects. The school serves a high-needs population, with 70.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Spending per student is $11,754, and the student-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. While the Algebra 1 program is a clear standout, the school's overall academic performance suggests that addressing the absenteeism crisis and replicating the success of the advanced math program across other subjects are key areas for improvement.
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