Summary:
In zip code 33872, there is one elementary school, Sun 'n Lake Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 in Sebring, Florida, with 588 students enrolled.
Sun 'n Lake Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school within the Highlands school district, which holds a 2-star rating. The school consistently outperforms both its district and the state average in nearly every tested subject and grade level. Math is a particular strength, with 3rd graders scoring 77% proficient, 4th graders at 71%, and 5th graders at 68% in the 2025-2026 school year. The school has maintained a stable 3-star rating and a state percentile rank in the high 60s over the last three years, ranking 781 out of 2,240 Florida elementary schools. Notably, the school achieves these results despite 62.93% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 24.9% is significantly lower than the district average of 36.0% and the state average of 31.4%.
While the school excels in early grades, there is a slight dip in 5th-grade performance, particularly in English Language Arts (59%) and Science (56%). The per-student spending of $10,774 suggests efficient resource allocation, as the school achieves above-average results without necessarily high spending. Overall, Sun 'n Lake Elementary School is a bright spot in a low-performing district, demonstrating effective teaching and strong school culture that overcome socioeconomic challenges.
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