Summary:
The city of Mayo, Florida is home to two schools - Lafayette High School and Lafayette Elementary School, both part of the Lafayette school district. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with the high school consistently ranking in the top 20-25% of Florida high schools and the elementary school in the top 30% of Florida elementary schools.
Lafayette High School stands out for its high test scores, exceeding the state average in most subjects and grade levels, as well as its impressive 96.7% 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, Lafayette Elementary School impresses with its strong math proficiency, with 65-73% of students scoring proficient or better across grades 3-5. However, the elementary school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 30.6% compared to the high school's 24.2%.
Both schools serve a majority white student population, with Hispanic students making up the next largest group. The district appears to focus on supporting economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of students at each school receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the high school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 19:1, the elementary school has a lower ratio of 13.2:1 and spends more per student, suggesting a greater emphasis on individualized attention at the younger grade levels.
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