Summary:
The 34203 zip code area in Manatee County, Florida is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area are part of the Manatee district, which is ranked 41 out of 67 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Within this set of schools, a few stand out as high-performers. Tara Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Manatee Charter School outperforms the district and state averages in proficiency rates for end-of-course exams. However, other schools like Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary and Oneco Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates 20-30 percentage points below state averages.
A concerning trend across all schools in the 34203 zip code is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The schools also vary widely in their free/reduced lunch rates, from 48.36% at Braden River High School to 92.5% at Amikids Manatee, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Overall, the data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools within this area, with the charter and specialized schools standing out as potential bright spots.
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