Summary:
The 33971 zip code area in Lee County, Florida is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Lee County school district. While the district is ranked 59 out of 67 in Florida and has a 1-star rating, a few schools in the area stand out for their performance.
Harns Marsh Middle School ranks the highest among the schools, performing better than the district and state averages on state assessments, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics. In contrast, Palm Acres Charter High School has the lowest overall performance, but maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.7%, on par with the other high school in the data set, Lehigh Senior High School.
The schools in this area face significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism (31.4%) and free/reduced-price lunch recipients (ranging from 26.43% to 75.38%). Spending per student also varies widely, from $7,424 at Palm Acres Charter High School to $10,832 at Tortuga Preserve Elementary School. These factors likely contribute to the performance gaps observed between the schools and the district/state averages, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the schools in this area.
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