Summary:
Zip code 34747, covering the Celebration and Kissimmee areas of Osceola County, Florida, contains four schools: one high school and three elementary schools, with two of those serving students through 8th grade.
The standout school in this area is Celebration K-8, which earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the 71st percentile statewide, far outperforming its peers. In contrast, Westside K-8 School and Island Village Elementary School both receive 1-star ratings and rank in the bottom 20th percentile, with test scores significantly below district and state averages. Celebration High School sits in the middle with a 3-star rating and a strong 96.5% graduation rate, though its chronic absenteeism rate of 47.3% is alarmingly high. The Osceola school district ranks 57th out of 70 in Florida, indicating systemic challenges.
Key metrics reveal a stark divide: Celebration K-8 has the lowest chronic absenteeism (18.5%) and free/reduced lunch rate (32.18%), while Island Village has the highest poverty rate (63.87%). Spending per student varies from $8,632 at the high school to $10,354 at Westside K-8, yet higher spending does not guarantee better results—Westside K-8 is the lowest performer despite the highest spending. The K-8 model shows mixed outcomes, with Celebration K-8 excelling and Westside K-8 struggling, suggesting that student demographics and school leadership are more critical factors than school structure alone.
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