Summary:
Zip code 33920 in Alva, Florida, is home to two elementary schools, The Alva School (serving grades PK-8) and River Hall Elementary School (serving grades PK-5), both part of the Lee County School District.
The Alva School is the standout performer in this area, consistently achieving higher academic results than River Hall Elementary School across nearly all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 3rd Grade Math for the 2025-2026 school year, The Alva School posted an 80% proficiency rate compared to River Hall's 54%. This strong performance is notable because it occurs within a district ranked in the 20th percentile statewide, suggesting effective school-level leadership. However, The Alva School's state ranking has declined from the 71st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 52nd percentile in 2025-2026, a trend worth monitoring. In contrast, River Hall Elementary School has shown a slight upward trend, improving from the 25th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 35th percentile in 2025-2026.
An interesting finding is that River Hall Elementary School spends $1,352 more per student ($11,178 vs. $9,826) than The Alva School, yet achieves lower academic results, indicating that higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes. Both schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates of 31.6% at The Alva School and 36.1% at River Hall, both at or above the state average. Additionally, while The Alva School excels in elementary grades, its middle school performance is inconsistent, with 7th Grade Math proficiency at just 30% in 2025-2026, well below the state's 53%.
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