Summary:
Zip code 33947, encompassing the Rotonda West area, is home to a single elementary school, Vineland Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 with a total enrollment of 494 students and is part of the Charlotte County school district.
Vineland Elementary School stands out as a strong academic performer, consistently outperforming both the Charlotte County district and the state of Florida in nearly every tested subject and grade level for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Mathematics is a particular strength, with 3rd-grade math proficiency reaching 82% in 2024-2025, a full 19 percentage points above the state average. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.8%, significantly better than the district (31.2%) and state (31.4%) averages, indicating strong student and family engagement. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 and spending of $15,197 per student, the school is well-resourced, and these resources appear to be effectively utilized to support student learning.
Despite its strong test scores, the school's state ranking has seen a slight decline, dropping from the 74th percentile (4-star) in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to a projected 66th percentile (3-star) for 2025-2026. This ranking paradox may be due to the state's composite scoring system, which could include factors like student growth or subgroup performance not fully captured by overall proficiency rates. Overall, Vineland Elementary School provides a high-quality, effective instructional environment with a clear focus on academic achievement, particularly in math, and a supportive school community.
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