Summary:
In zip code 34210, there is one middle school, Electa Lee Magnet Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Bradenton, Florida, within the Manatee school district, which ranks 40th out of 70 districts in the state.
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School presents a stark contrast in performance. On one hand, it is a standout in advanced math, achieving a perfect 100% proficiency rate in Geometry and a strong 78% in Algebra 1, both well above state averages. On the other hand, the school struggles significantly in core subjects, with proficiency rates in standard grade-level Math and English Language Arts (ELA) falling 26 to 38 percentage points below the state average. For example, only 22% of 6th graders and 27% of 7th and 8th graders are proficient in math, while ELA proficiency hovers around 31-36% across all grades. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.6%, far exceeding the district and state averages, which is likely a major factor in its low overall performance. With 68.78% of students economically disadvantaged, the school faces significant challenges despite spending $12,211 per student.
The school's state ranking has been consistently low, hovering in the 8th percentile for recent years, with a slight improvement to the 13th percentile in 2023-2024. While the advanced math program is a clear strength, the widespread underperformance in core subjects and the high absenteeism rate indicate that the "magnet" designation may apply to a specific program rather than the school as a whole. For parents, this means the school offers exceptional opportunities for students in advanced math tracks, but the majority of students are struggling to meet basic academic benchmarks, making it a school with both notable strengths and critical areas needing improvement.
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