Summary:
The 34235 zip code area in Florida is home to two elementary schools: Gocio Elementary School and Selby Preschool. While Gocio Elementary School is the larger and more established institution, serving 636 students, both schools face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students.
Gocio Elementary School has seen fluctuating statewide rankings, ranging from 1451 out of 2256 Florida elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1802 out of 2258 in 2024-2025, with a 1-star to 2-star rating. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Sarasota district and Florida state averages, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 85.85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
In contrast, Selby Preschool is a much smaller and specialized program, with only 6 students. While it has a lower student-teacher ratio of 1.2, the limited size of the school may restrict the range of educational experiences it can provide. The data does not include any information about Selby Preschool's statewide ranking or academic performance, making it difficult to assess the quality of education it offers.
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