Summary:
The 34116 zip code area in Collier County, Florida is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Collier school district. While the district is ranked 13th out of 67 in Florida and has a 4-star rating, the schools in this zip code show a wide range of performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet state and district averages.
Golden Gate Middle School stands out with its exceptional performance in EOC Algebra 1 and FAST Math assessments, significantly outpacing the Collier and Florida averages. Similarly, Lavern Gaynor Elementary and Herbert Cambridge Elementary demonstrate strong results in FAST Math and English Language Arts assessments. However, the majority of schools in the 34116 zip code underperform compared to the district and state in most subject areas and grade levels.
A concerning trend across all schools in the 34116 zip code is the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 50.27% to 82.14%. The wide range in spending per student, from $7,773 to $32,387, suggests potential inequities in resource allocation that may be contributing to the disparities in academic performance. Targeted interventions and a deeper understanding of the underlying factors could help improve educational outcomes for students in this area.
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