Summary:
Zip code 33920 in Alva, Florida, is served by two public elementary schools, The Alva School and River Hall Elementary School, both part of the Lee County School District, which ranks in the 20th percentile statewide.
The Alva School is the clear standout, serving grades PK-8 with 1,203 students and consistently outperforming its neighbor across nearly all academic metrics. For example, in 3rd Grade Math, Alva achieves 80% proficiency compared to River Hall's 54%, and in 5th Grade Science, Alva scores 72% versus River Hall's 55%. Alva also has a lower free/reduced lunch rate (37.91% vs. 50.16%) and spends less per student ($9,826 vs. $11,178), yet delivers superior results, suggesting greater efficiency. However, Alva shows a "middle school slump" in 7th Grade Math, where proficiency drops to just 30%, well below the state average of 53%. In contrast, River Hall Elementary School (PK-5, 913 students) struggles to meet district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, where 5th Grade proficiency was only 24% in 2024-2025—less than half the state average of 56%.
Chronic absenteeism is a systemic issue across the zip code, with Alva at 31.6% and River Hall at 36.1%, both at or above the state average of 31.4%. This creates a significant disparity in educational quality for families, as The Alva School is a high-performing asset to the community, while River Hall Elementary School faces greater challenges despite higher per-student spending. Parents should note that school zone boundaries within this zip code can dramatically affect their child's educational experience.
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