Best Public Schools in Edgewater, FL


Summary:

The city of Edgewater, Florida is home to two elementary schools: Indian River Elementary School and Edgewater Public School. Based on the available data, Edgewater Public School appears to be the standout performer, outpacing its counterpart across several key metrics.

Edgewater Public School boasts a higher statewide ranking with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to 3 stars for Indian River Elementary. It also demonstrates significantly stronger academic performance, with higher test scores in subjects like 5th grade science, 3rd-5th grade English Language Arts, and 3rd-5th grade Math, surpassing both the Volusia district and the state of Florida. Additionally, Edgewater Public School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.5, suggesting smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.

While both schools have a majority white student population and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the data indicates that Edgewater Public School has access to greater resources and funding, with a higher per-student spending of $13,773 compared to $10,348 at Indian River Elementary. However, both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, an issue that warrants further investigation and intervention to ensure all students in Edgewater have the opportunity to thrive academically.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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