Best Public Schools in Zip Code 34771

The 34771 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and 1 elementary school. These schools generally perform above the Osceola district average but below the statewide averages, with the middle schools, Narcoossee Middle School and Harmony Middle School, standing out as particularly strong performers.

The data shows that Narcoossee Middle School has consistently high performance, ranking in the top 500 middle schools in Florida over the past 3 years, with 80-99% of students proficient in end-of-course exams. Similarly, Harmony Middle School has excellent end-of-course exam results, with 92-100% proficiency rates, and it also ranks in the top 550 middle schools in the state. However, all 4 schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.4% to 31.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

While the schools in the 34771 zip code area are performing reasonably well, there is a notable gap between their performance and the state averages, especially in English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.57% to 47.99%, indicates that the schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the high chronic absenteeism rates. The data suggests that targeted interventions and support may be needed to help these schools improve student outcomes and address the challenges they face.