Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in zip code 34758 (Kissimmee, FL), serving grades PK-8 within the Osceola school district, a district ranked in the 19th percentile statewide.
Reedy Creek Elementary School is the clear standout, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 51st percentile—far outperforming its peers, all of which rank in the bottom 25th percentile. For example, 65% of its 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, matching the state average. In contrast, Renaissance Charter School At Poinciana (25th percentile) excels in high school-level End-of-Course exams like Geometry and Biology, but struggles with standard grade-level assessments. Poinciana Academy Of Fine Arts showed the most improvement, climbing from the 6th to the 16th percentile. Bridgeprep Academy Osceola County is the lowest-performing school (7th percentile), while Koa Elementary School (15th percentile) and Deerwood Elementary School (21st percentile) fall in the middle.
A critical issue across all schools is chronic absenteeism, ranging from 36.8% to 47.7%—well above the state average of 31.4%. Free/reduced lunch eligibility is high (51% to 83%), indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Per-student spending varies widely from $7,748 to $15,999, but does not directly correlate with performance; the highest spender (Reedy Creek) is the top performer, while the second-highest spender (Poinciana Academy) is a low performer. Several schools also show a pattern of declining proficiency from 3rd to 4th grade, suggesting a challenging transitional year.
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