Summary:
In zip code 33850, there is one elementary school, Lake Alfred Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 with a large enrollment of 1,059 students in the Lake Alfred area, which is part of the Polk County school district.
Lake Alfred Elementary School is facing significant challenges, as shown by a steep decline in its state ranking over the past three years, dropping from the 39th percentile to the 18th percentile. The school's most recent test scores for the 2025-2026 school year are below state averages in every subject and grade level, with English Language Arts proficiency ranging from 43% to 50% (state average 60-61%) and Math proficiency from 41% to 57% (state average 62-66%). A critical concern is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.1%, which is well above the state average of 31.4% and likely a major factor in the low academic performance. The school also serves a predominantly low-income community, with 64.97% of students receiving free or reduced lunch.
Despite the overall struggles, there is a relative bright spot in 3rd Grade Math, where 60% of students were proficient in the 2024-2025 school year, matching the state average. However, this strength does not persist into higher grades. The school spends $9,528 per student, but the poor outcomes suggest that current resources are not translating into effective instruction or support. Lake Alfred Elementary School is a school in need of targeted interventions to improve attendance and reverse its downward performance trend.
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