Summary:
The 34470 zip code area in Florida is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a high-need student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 69.18% to 86.99%.
Fort King Middle School stands out with relatively strong performance on end-of-course exams, but its overall state ranking is in the bottom 20% of Florida middle schools. Marion County Acceleration Academy, an alternative high school, has a strong 89.7% four-year graduation rate, but its test scores are quite low. In contrast, New Leaf Center, another alternative school, serves an extremely high-need population and has single-digit proficiency rates in many subjects.
Across the schools in this zip code, chronic absenteeism rates are very high, ranging from 31.4% to 31.4%, significantly above the state average. Spending per student also varies widely, from $65 at Marion County Acceleration Academy to over $13,000 at Wyomina Park Elementary and New Leaf Center. Overall, the schools in this Marion County area are underperforming and serving a disadvantaged student population, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support.
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