Summary:
Zip code 34677 in Oldsmar, Florida, is served by two public elementary schools, Forest Lakes Elementary School and Oldsmar Elementary School, both part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked in the top 25% of Florida districts.
Oldsmar Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, with a current state ranking in the 84th percentile (350 out of 2240) and a clear upward trajectory, having improved its rank by 110 places over three years. It outperforms Forest Lakes Elementary School in five out of seven tested subjects, including strong showings in 5th grade ELA (77% vs. 58%) and Math (74% vs. 64%). Notably, Oldsmar achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($13,258 vs. $15,248) and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (14.3 vs. 13.3), suggesting greater efficiency. In contrast, Forest Lakes Elementary School has seen its state rank decline from 378 to 718 over three years and shows a concerning "upper grade slump," with 5th grade scores (58% ELA, 64% Math) falling below 3rd grade scores (64% ELA, 72% Math).
Both schools have chronic absenteeism rates (19.5% at Forest Lakes, 21.4% at Oldsmar) that are significantly lower than the district and state averages, indicating attendance is not a primary driver of performance differences. While Forest Lakes Elementary School excels in 4th grade Math (78%), its overall academic consistency lags behind Oldsmar Elementary School, which demonstrates strong performance across all grade levels and subjects. For parents seeking a school with positive momentum and consistent academic results, Oldsmar Elementary is the clear choice in this zip code.
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