Summary:
In zip code 33875 (Sebring, FL), there is one elementary school, Cracker Trail Elementary School, serving grades K-5 with 710 students as part of the Highlands School District, which is ranked 43rd out of 70 districts in Florida.
Cracker Trail Elementary has consistently earned a 3-star rating for three consecutive years, placing it in the middle-to-upper tier of Florida elementary schools. The school demonstrates a clear pattern of academic growth: in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA), 3rd graders start near or below district and state averages, but by 5th grade, they significantly outperform both. For example, 5th grade Math proficiency is 73%, which is 11 percentage points above the state average, while 5th grade ELA proficiency is 64%, outperforming the state by 3 points. The school also excels in chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 29.2% that is notably better than the district average of 36.0% and slightly better than the state average of 31.4%, indicating strong student engagement and a supportive environment.
A key area for attention is 3rd grade ELA, where proficiency is 57%, below both the district (59%) and state (60%) averages. However, the strong performance in 4th and 5th grade ELA suggests that interventions after 3rd grade are highly effective. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1 and per-student spending of $10,189, the school appears to use its resources efficiently to produce positive outcomes. Overall, Cracker Trail Elementary is a solid choice for families, offering consistent performance, strong upper-grade academics, and a healthy school climate.
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