Summary:
The city of Chiefland, Florida is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in Chiefland generally perform on par with or slightly below the Levy County district averages, a few standout schools have shown exceptional academic performance.
Whispering Winds Charter School, an elementary charter school, boasts the highest proficiency rates on state assessments, with 65% proficiency in 5th grade science, 60% in 5th grade ELA, and 80% in 5th grade math. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 15.3% compared to the other elementary schools. Similarly, Nature Coast Middle School stands out with exceptional performance on the Algebra 1 End-of-Course exam, with 100% proficiency, as well as strong Civics and 8th grade science results.
In contrast, other schools in Chiefland, such as Chiefland Middle High School, struggle to meet state proficiency levels, particularly in English Language Arts. The schools in Chiefland also face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.3% to 36.6%, which may impact student learning and achievement. Overall, the data highlights both strengths and areas for improvement in the Chiefland school system, with the standout performance of Whispering Winds Charter School and Nature Coast Middle School suggesting that targeted strategies and resources can lead to academic success.
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