Summary:
The city of Milton, Florida is home to 17 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 5 alternative schools. These schools are part of the Santa Rosa school district, which is ranked 15 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in Milton, Milton High School boasts a strong 92.6% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the district and state averages, though it has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.9%. Berryhill Elementary School consistently performs well, with 63-74% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5, and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.2%. The exceptional Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise alternative school boasts 67-91% proficiency in English Language Arts, 80% proficiency in Math, and a 100% four-year graduation rate.
However, the data also reveals stark contrasts in performance, with some schools struggling significantly. For example, the Learning Academy of Santa Rosa and High Road alternative schools have very low proficiency rates and graduation rates. There also appears to be a correlation between the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and academic performance, with higher-poverty schools generally underperforming. Addressing chronic absenteeism, particularly in alternative and virtual schools, will be crucial for improving outcomes across the district.
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