Summary:
Zip code 33875 is home to a single school, Cracker Trail Elementary School, which serves grades Kindergarten through 5th grade with 710 students in the Highlands School District.
Cracker Trail Elementary stands out as a strong academic performer, particularly in Math and Science, where it consistently outperforms both the district and state averages. For example, 5th-grade math proficiency reached 73% in the 2025-2026 school year, a full 11 points above the state average. The school also demonstrates strength in Science, with 5th-grade proficiency rates that have remained steady and above the district average. While English Language Arts scores are generally on par with state averages, they represent a relative area for growth, especially in 3rd grade where proficiency (57%) falls slightly below both the district (59%) and state (60%) averages. The school's state ranking has shown positive momentum, improving from the 58th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 59th percentile in 2025-2026, with a peak at the 64th percentile in 2024-2025.
Despite serving a population where over half (54.65%) of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, Cracker Trail Elementary achieves above-average results in key subjects and maintains a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.2%, which is lower than both the district (36.0%) and state (31.4%) averages. The school's student-teacher ratio is 16.1:1, and spending per student is $10,189. This combination of strong academic outcomes, improving state rankings, and lower absenteeism suggests a resilient school environment with effective support systems that help students succeed despite economic challenges.
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