Summary:
The city of Chattahoochee, Florida has only one public school serving elementary students - Chattahoochee Elementary School. This school has consistently struggled with low academic performance, ranking in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools in recent years with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Chattahoochee Elementary serves a high-poverty population, with 90.23% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, at 48.2%. Academically, proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the Gadsden district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, only 28% of 3rd graders are proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 55% statewide.
Despite spending a relatively high $19,312 per student, Chattahoochee Elementary has not shown signs of improvement in recent years. The school's low performance and lack of progress indicate a need for a comprehensive review of its strategies, programs, and support systems to identify areas for targeted intervention and improvement. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as high poverty and chronic absenteeism, will be crucial to supporting student success.
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