Summary:
The city of Port Richey, Florida is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant disparities in school performance within the area, with two standout charter schools, Dayspring Academy and Dayspring Jazz, outperforming the district's traditional public schools across a range of metrics.
The Dayspring schools, both the alternative academy and the charter elementary, demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates significantly above the Pasco district and state averages. Dayspring Academy, in particular, boasts a 100% 4-year graduation rate and low chronic absenteeism, while Dayspring Jazz ranks among the top 706 elementary schools in Florida. In contrast, the district's elementary and middle schools, such as Gulf Highlands Elementary, Chasco Elementary, and Chasco Middle, struggle with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
The data suggests that the charter/alternative school model may be more effective in this area, as the Dayspring schools achieve strong results while spending less per student and maintaining lower student-teacher ratios than the district schools. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between student demographics, particularly the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and academic outcomes, with the higher-poverty schools tending to have lower test scores and higher absenteeism. Understanding the factors driving the Dayspring schools' success could provide valuable insights for improving education across the Port Richey region.
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