Summary:
The city of Frostproof, Florida is home to two schools - Frostproof Middle/Senior High and Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School. Both schools have consistently underperformed compared to state and Polk district averages, with low academic proficiency, high chronic absenteeism, and serving a predominantly low-income student population.
Frostproof Middle/Senior High has ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools over the past 3 years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary has also consistently ranked in the bottom third of Florida elementary schools, with a 2-star rating in the most recent year and a 1-star rating the year prior. Both schools perform below state and district averages on standardized tests, and have very high chronic absenteeism rates, with Frostproof Middle/Senior High at 40.0% and Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary at 44.3%.
The high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, coupled with the relatively high spending per student, suggest that the schools are serving a predominantly low-income population, which may require additional resources and support. The racial makeup of the student populations also raises questions about potential equity issues that may need to be addressed. Addressing the systemic challenges facing these schools will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve outcomes for all students in the Frostproof community.
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