Summary:
In zip code 34769, there is one middle school, St. Cloud Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 1,213 students in Saint Cloud, Florida, part of the Osceola County school district.
St. Cloud Middle School stands out as a strong performer within its district, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger (59th percentile statewide) compared to the district's 1-star rating (19th percentile). The school excels in advanced high school-level End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 100% proficiency in Biology 1, 98% in Geometry, and 91% in Algebra 1—far exceeding both district and state averages. However, grade-level FAST assessments tell a different story: 6th graders score below state averages in ELA (54% vs. 62%) and math (57% vs. 60%), while 8th graders perform better, reaching 69% in ELA and 73% in math, both above state averages. This suggests the school effectively develops skills over time and accelerates top students, but may struggle to bring all students to grade-level proficiency early on.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1, spending of $10,156 per student, and 44.11% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. A notable concern is chronic absenteeism at 27.7%, which is better than the district's 34.9% but still high and likely impacts overall grade-level performance. The school has shown consistent improvement in state rankings over the past three years, moving from the 52nd to the 59th percentile. For parents, St. Cloud Middle School offers a unique environment where advanced learners thrive, but families should consider the school's mixed performance in grade-level subjects and the high absenteeism rate when evaluating fit.
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