Summary:
In zip code 33935, there is one middle school, Labelle Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 830 students in the Labelle area, part of the Hendry County school district.
Labelle Middle School presents a striking contrast in performance. On one hand, it has an exceptional advanced math program, with 95% of students proficient in Geometry and 66-70% proficient in Algebra 1, far exceeding both district and state averages. On the other hand, its standard grade-level classes in English Language Arts (46-52% proficient) and math (41-48% proficient) consistently fall below state benchmarks. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.9%, which is significantly worse than the district average of 20.1% and a likely contributor to its low core academic scores. While the school outperforms its district in nearly every subject, the district itself ranks in the bottom 16th percentile of Florida, meaning the school is a strong performer locally but still struggles to meet state standards.
Key metrics show the school has a 2-star rating and ranks in the bottom third of Florida middle schools. Per-student spending is $10,608 with a student-teacher ratio of 19.7. Positive trends include improvement in 6th and 8th grade ELA and 6th grade math from the previous year. The school's Civics proficiency is strong at 75%, close to the state average. The most critical takeaway is that addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate could have the biggest impact on improving overall performance, as the school's resources appear sufficient but may not be effectively reaching the majority of students in standard classes.
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