Summary:
The 34981 zip code area in Florida is home to 5 schools, including 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant differences in academic performance between these schools, with some standouts like Forest Grove Middle School and Independence Classical Academy outperforming the district and state averages on state assessments.
Forest Grove Middle School stands out with the highest performance on state assessments, with 83% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC and 100% proficiency in Geometry EOC, far exceeding the St. Lucie district and state averages. In contrast, Fort Pierce Central High School had a much lower proficiency rate of 21% in Algebra 1 EOC, highlighting the stark differences in academic performance between the schools.
The data also reveals challenges with chronic absenteeism, with all schools in the 34981 zip code area reporting a high rate of 31.4%. Additionally, the schools with the highest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, such as Forest Grove Middle School, tended to have lower performance on state assessments compared to schools with lower percentages, like Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast and Data House. These findings suggest that factors such as resource allocation and socioeconomic status may be playing a significant role in shaping academic outcomes in this area.
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