Best Public Schools in Anthony, FL


Summary:

The city of Anthony, Florida, is home to two elementary schools: Sparr Elementary School and Anthony Elementary School. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Marion school district.

Based on the available data, neither Sparr Elementary nor Anthony Elementary stand out as high-performing schools. Both are ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The schools' test scores in English Language Arts and Math for grades 3-5 are also below the state and district averages.

The student demographics of the two schools are similar, with around 50% White, 25% African American, and 16% Hispanic students. Both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with Sparr Elementary at 67.06% and Anthony Elementary at 71.51%. Additionally, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, with Sparr Elementary at 29.2% and Anthony Elementary at 32.4%. The difference in spending per student between the two schools, with Anthony Elementary spending $15,578 and Sparr Elementary spending $12,757, suggests potential funding disparities within the district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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