Summary:
The 33853 zip code area in Polk County, Florida is home to 9 schools serving grades K-12, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area are part of the Polk school district, which is ranked 61 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the schools in the 33853 zip code, Edward W Bok Academy North stands out as a top performer, with consistently higher test scores compared to the district and state averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1. Additionally, Hillcrest Elementary School performs above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math for grades 3-5, and has the highest 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the zip code. In contrast, McLaughlin Academy Of Excellence and Spook Hill Elementary School have very low test scores across the board, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals some concerning trends across the schools in the 33853 zip code, such as a consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, while spending per student varies widely, from $6,220 at Edward W Bok Academy North to $43,851 at Victory Ridge Academy, the higher spending does not appear to translate to significantly better outcomes. These findings suggest that addressing the educational inequities in this area will require a comprehensive, multifaceted approach targeting the root causes of the performance gaps.
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