Summary:
The city of Dundee, Florida is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the schools, with Dundee Elementary Academy and Dundee Ridge Middle Academy performing well above the Polk district and state averages, while Don E Woods Opportunity Center significantly underperforms.
Dundee Elementary Academy stands out as the highest-performing school, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores that consistently exceed district and state benchmarks, particularly in 5th-grade math where 82% of students scored proficient or better. Dundee Ridge Middle Academy also performs well, with a 3-star rating and test scores above the district and state in several subjects. In contrast, Don E Woods Opportunity Center struggles, with single-digit proficiency rates in multiple subjects and an alarming 89.3% chronic absenteeism rate.
The data also reveals potential equity concerns, with the lower-performing schools serving economically disadvantaged communities, as evidenced by free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 46.71% to 76.79%. Additionally, the significantly higher spending per student at Don E Woods Opportunity Center compared to the other schools raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need to ensure funding is supporting student learning and achievement.
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