Summary:
The city of Dunedin, Florida is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a diverse landscape of school performance, with some standout high-achieving institutions like Discovery Academy of Science and Curtis Fundamental Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others like Dunedin Elementary struggle to meet academic benchmarks.
The data highlights the stark performance differences between the highest and lowest-performing schools in Dunedin. Discovery Academy and Curtis Fundamental excel, with exceptional test scores and low chronic absenteeism rates, while Dunedin Elementary lags behind, with only 28-51% of students proficient in core subjects. Interestingly, charter schools like Discovery Academy and Academie Da Vinci appear to be outperforming traditional public schools in the area.
The data also suggests a clear correlation between student socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools serving the highest-poverty populations, such as Dunedin Elementary, struggling the most. Additionally, spending per student does not necessarily translate to better outcomes, as evidenced by Dunedin Elementary spending the most per student but having the lowest performance. These findings suggest that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and student/family engagement, play a crucial role in driving student success across the Pinellas district.
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