Summary:
This analysis examines two elementary-level schools in zip code 34771 (Saint Cloud, FL), both part of the Osceola school district: Voyager K-8 (serving grades PK-8) and Narcoossee Elementary School (serving grades PK-5).
Voyager K-8 is the standout school in this area, ranking in the 89th percentile statewide (4-star school) and significantly outperforming both Narcoossee Elementary and district/state averages across nearly every academic metric. It achieves near-perfect proficiency rates (84%-100%) in advanced coursework like Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1, indicating a strong pipeline for advanced academics. However, Narcoossee Elementary is a solid, above-average school (69th percentile, 3-star) with a notably low student-teacher ratio (15.9:1) and high per-student spending ($11,916). A striking paradox emerges: despite spending nearly double per student, Narcoossee Elementary achieves lower test scores than Voyager K-8, which spends only $6,344 per student. This suggests Voyager K-8 operates with exceptional efficiency.
Both schools are bright spots within the Osceola district, which ranks in the bottom 19th percentile statewide. Narcoossee Elementary has a hidden strength in its chronic absenteeism rate of 22.7%, notably lower than the district (34.9%) and state (31.4%) averages, suggesting effective student engagement. A notable anomaly at Voyager K-8 is a dramatic drop in 7th-grade math proficiency to 25% (2025-2026), significantly below state averages, indicating a potential curriculum gap. Overall, this zip code offers families a choice between a high-performing, efficient K-8 school and a well-funded, supportive traditional elementary school.
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