Summary:
The six elementary schools in zip code 34142 (Immokalee, FL) are part of the Collier County School District and serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates averaging 77.5% across the schools.
Highlands Elementary School is the top-performing traditional elementary school, holding the highest state rank (66th percentile) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (12.5:1). RCMA Immokalee Community Academy is a unique K-8 school that excels in advanced subjects, achieving 92% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 72% in Civics, though its elementary-level science scores are the lowest in the area. Village Oaks Elementary School has the highest per-student spending ($20,275) and leads in 4th-grade math proficiency (83%). Pinecrest Elementary School experienced a significant decline in state ranking, dropping from the 59th to the 39th percentile, despite having low chronic absenteeism. Eden Park Elementary School and Lake Trafford Elementary School rank in the middle of the group, with Lake Trafford having the highest chronic absenteeism rate (20.9%).
Math is a clear strength across all schools, with every school exceeding the state average in 4th and 5th-grade math. High spending does not guarantee high performance, as RCMA achieves exceptional results with the lowest spending ($13,589). Chronic absenteeism is low across the area, but the school with the highest rate (Lake Trafford) also shows lower math scores. Pinecrest's sharp decline warrants investigation, as it is not explained by absenteeism or spending changes, suggesting a potential issue with curriculum or instruction.
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