Summary:
The city of Safety Harbor, Florida is home to two schools - Safety Harbor Elementary School and Safety Harbor Middle School, both of which are part of the Pinellas school district. While the middle school has more average performance, the elementary school stands out as a top-performing institution, ranking in the top 13% of Florida elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Safety Harbor Elementary School boasts impressive academic results, with 80% of 3rd graders, 57% of 4th graders, and 81% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 83% of 3rd graders, 65% of 4th graders, and 82% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in Math. The school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 82% also exceeds the district and state averages. In contrast, Safety Harbor Middle School has more average performance, ranking 666 out of 1,196 Florida middle schools, though it does have some bright spots, such as strong Algebra 1 and Geometry end-of-course exam results.
Both schools serve a significant population of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, with rates around 49%. Additionally, the middle school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.4%, compared to 16.1% at the elementary school. These factors suggest the need for additional resources and support to ensure all students in the Pinellas school district have the opportunity to succeed academically, despite the strong performance of Safety Harbor Elementary School.
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