Summary:
The city of Keystone Heights, Florida is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The schools include Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High, Keystone Heights Elementary, and McRae Elementary School, all part of the Clay school district.
Among the standout schools, McRae Elementary is the top performer, ranking 608 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with 73% of 5th graders proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to the district and state averages of 58% and 53%. Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High also stands out, ranking 242 out of 807 Florida high schools with a 4-star rating and a relatively high graduation rate of 90.7%.
However, the schools in Keystone Heights face some challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism ranging from 27.1% to 34.3%, and a predominantly white student population with very high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges. These factors may contribute to potential equity gaps that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure all students have access to high-quality education.
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