Summary:
The city of Lake Placid, Florida is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for additional support and resources.
Among the standout schools, Lake Placid Middle School performed exceptionally well on the Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) exam, with 84% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the Highlands district (46%) and state (55%) averages. However, the school struggled on the Civics EOC, with only 13% proficient or better, well below the district (55%) and state (67%) averages. In contrast, Lake Country Elementary School performed above the district and state averages on most 3rd-5th grade FAST assessments in English Language Arts and Math, particularly in 4th grade Math with 77% proficient or better, compared to the district (61%) and state (58%) averages.
The schools in Lake Placid face several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 28.6% at Lake Country Elementary to 42.8% at Lake Placid Middle School. Additionally, the schools generally performed below the Highlands district and state averages on most standardized tests, with a noticeable decline in performance from 2022-2023 to 2023-2024. Addressing these issues, along with the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, should be a priority for the district and school administrators to improve student achievement and attendance across the area.
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