Summary:
The city of Clewiston, Florida is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this predominantly Hispanic and African American district face significant challenges, with high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism contributing to academic struggles across the board.
Among the standout schools in Clewiston, Clewiston Middle School stands out for its strong performance, outpacing district and state averages in several test score metrics and spending the most per student at $12,267. Central Elementary and Eastside Elementary also rank highly, with 3 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger scale and solid academic results in key subjects. In contrast, the district as a whole, overseen by the Hendry County School District, is ranked 63 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 0-star rating, indicating significant room for improvement.
The data reveals several areas of concern, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, especially at the Clewiston High School and Clewiston Middle School, which likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Additionally, the Ahfachkee Day School, an alternative school serving a 100% Native American student population, and the Montura Early Learning Center, with its concerning 66.7% chronic absenteeism rate, stand out as unique cases in need of further investigation and support.
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