Summary:
Zip code 34772 in Saint Cloud, Florida, is served by three public elementary schools within the Osceola school district, which is ranked in the 19th percentile statewide. The schools include Canoe Creek K-8 (grades PK-8), Hickory Tree Elementary School (grades PK-5), and Creative Inspiration Journey School Of St Cloud (grades PK-8).
The standout school is Canoe Creek K-8, which ranks in the 80th percentile (4 stars) and consistently exceeds state averages, achieving 73% proficiency in both ELA and Math compared to state averages of 61% and 62%. In contrast, Creative Inspiration Journey School Of St Cloud ranks in the 27th percentile (1 star) with significantly lower scores, including just 55% in ELA and 42% in Math. Hickory Tree Elementary School performs solidly, meeting state averages with 66% in ELA and 67% in Math. All three schools have similar poverty rates (around 48-49% free/reduced lunch), yet Canoe Creek excels, showing that factors like school leadership and resources drive success.
Key differentiators include resource allocation and attendance. Canoe Creek K-8 spends $10,168 per student with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio and a low 14.7% chronic absenteeism rate. Creative Inspiration Journey School spends only $8,142 per student, has a 22:1 ratio, and a concerning 26.3% absenteeism rate. This pattern highlights that within the same low-performing district, individual school excellence is possible, but it requires adequate funding and strong attendance to overcome systemic challenges.
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