Summary:
The city of Jay, Florida is home to three schools - Jay High School, Jay Elementary School, and Chumuckla Elementary School. These schools serve students from elementary through high school grades within the Santa Rosa school district.
Jay High School stands out with a strong 97.5% 4-year graduation rate, but also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 25.7%. The school performs well on certain End-of-Course (EOC) exams, such as US History and Civics, but lags behind in Algebra 1 and Geometry. In contrast, both Jay Elementary and Chumuckla Elementary schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance on FAST assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding district and state averages.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with Jay Elementary having the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 63.01%. Additionally, the lower student-teacher ratios at the elementary schools (14.1 and 13.1) compared to the high school (19.6) may contribute to their stronger academic outcomes. Overall, the data highlights both the strengths and areas for improvement across the schools in Jay, Florida, providing valuable insights for school administrators and policymakers to enhance educational opportunities for all students.
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