Summary:
The city of Avon Park, Florida is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools face significant challenges, with generally low academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism, the data reveals some standout schools and opportunities for improvement.
Park Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing elementary school, with a statewide ranking of 602 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools and a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts the highest test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to the other elementary schools in the area. In contrast, Avon Park Middle School has lower overall rankings but excels in specific areas, such as the highest proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (62%) and Civics (59%) end-of-course exams.
Across the Highlands district, the schools face significant challenges, including low graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and below-average test scores compared to state and district averages. However, the data also reveals opportunities, such as the diverse student populations and the potential to replicate the practices of higher-performing schools like Park Elementary. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as socioeconomic disadvantages and attendance problems, could help improve educational outcomes for students in Avon Park.
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