Summary:
There are two public middle schools serving zip code 34771 in Saint Cloud, Florida: Harmony Middle School and Narcoossee Middle School, both part of the Osceola County School District, which ranks in the bottom 19th percentile statewide.
While neither school is a top performer, Narcoossee Middle School stands out as the stronger and more consistent option. It has maintained a 3-star rating for three consecutive years, while Harmony Middle School has fluctuated between 2 and 3 stars. Narcoossee significantly outperforms Harmony in core subjects like 6th and 8th grade Math and 6th grade English Language Arts. For example, 77% of Narcoossee's 6th graders were proficient in Math compared to 58% at Harmony. Narcoossee also benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio (17.6:1 vs. 20.4:1) and higher per-student spending ($10,164 vs. $8,652), suggesting a more favorable learning environment despite a slightly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch.
A critical weakness for both schools is the "7th Grade Math Slump," with only 28% proficiency at Harmony and 34% at Narcoossee, far below the state average of 53%. However, both schools excel in advanced coursework, achieving near-perfect proficiency rates in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1. Narcoossee excels in general math, while Harmony outperforms in 8th grade Science and Civics. Chronic absenteeism is a shared challenge, with rates around 21-22%, though this is better than the district average of 34.9%. These insights highlight distinct strengths and areas for improvement for parents evaluating these schools.
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