Summary:
The 34785 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Wildwood Elementary School and Wildwood Intermediate School) and 1 middle/high school (Wildwood Middle/High School) - all part of the Sumter school district. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with the elementary and intermediate schools generally outperforming the middle/high school.
Wildwood Elementary School and Wildwood Intermediate School stand out, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math often exceeding district and state averages. Both schools also have relatively low student-teacher ratios of 16:1. In contrast, Wildwood Middle/High School struggles academically, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels.
Across all three schools, there are some common challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 31.4% to 31.4% and a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage. The district's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $13,861 to $15,160, indicates a commitment to supporting these students, but more targeted interventions may be needed to address the academic performance gaps observed, particularly at the middle/high school level.
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