Summary:
The city of New Smyrna Beach, Florida is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Coronado Beach Elementary School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others like Read-Pattillo Elementary School and New Smyrna Beach High School perform below district and state averages on various metrics.
The data reveals stark differences in academic performance, with Coronado Beach Elementary and Chisholm Elementary standing out as exceptional, boasting high test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and strong overall rankings. In contrast, Read-Pattillo Elementary and New Smyrna Beach High School struggle with lower proficiency levels and higher absenteeism rates. The data also suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch eligibility, and academic outcomes.
The lone charter school in the area, Samsula Academy, demonstrates strong performance, particularly in English Language Arts, despite having a high percentage of white students and low free/reduced lunch rates. This suggests the charter school model may be worth further exploration in the Volusia district as a potential strategy to address the disparities observed across the schools in New Smyrna Beach.
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