Summary:
The city of Alturas, Florida has a single public elementary school, Alturas Elementary School, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 350 students. While the school has some positive attributes, such as higher-than-average test scores in certain subjects compared to the Polk district and the state of Florida, it also faces several challenges that impact its overall performance and ranking.
Alturas Elementary School has a diverse student population, with a significant proportion of minority and economically disadvantaged students. The school's test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math for grades 3-5, and its 5th grade Science proficiency rate is notably higher than the district and state. However, the school's overall ranking among Florida elementary schools has declined over the past three years, from 1,284 out of 2,219 in 2021-2022 to 894 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
One of the school's most significant challenges is its high chronic absenteeism rate of 42.4%, which is a concern and may be impacting student learning and academic outcomes. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (61.14%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing these issues and leveraging the school's strengths in Science and Math could be crucial for improving overall student outcomes and the school's standing within the district and state.
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