Summary:
The city of Ruskin, Florida is home to 8 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Hillsborough School District. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a ranking of 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools in Ruskin are worth highlighting.
The Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay, a public charter elementary/middle school, consistently outperforms the district and state averages, especially in math and Algebra/Geometry. In contrast, Shields Middle School struggles with low English Language Arts proficiency rates, despite having higher-than-average Algebra 1 and Geometry scores. At the high school level, Lennard High School stands out with a relatively high graduation rate of 82.2%, outperforming the alternative South County Career Center, which has a 51.9% graduation rate.
Across the Ruskin schools, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, ranging from 21.3% at Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay to 76.1% at South County Career Center. Additionally, the majority of the schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors likely contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed among the schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students in Ruskin have access to a quality education.
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