Summary:
The city of Hernando, Florida is home to two elementary schools - Hernando Elementary School and Forest Ridge Elementary School. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Citrus school district.
Academically, both Hernando Elementary and Forest Ridge Elementary perform well, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math exceeding the district and state averages. Hernando Elementary stands out for its particularly strong Math performance, with over 50% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders scoring proficient or better. However, the schools differ in their student demographics, with Hernando Elementary having a higher percentage of white students (77.61%) compared to Forest Ridge (63.28%).
While the schools have similar per-student spending levels and student-teacher ratios, they face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, with over 25% of students at each school chronically absent. This is an area that may require further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance and engagement. Overall, the data suggests that Hernando and Forest Ridge Elementary Schools are providing a quality education to their students, with some differences in their academic strengths and student populations.
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