Summary:
The city of Southport, Florida is home to a single public elementary school, Southport Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While Southport Elementary is the only school in the city, it is part of the Bay District and its performance can be compared to other schools in the district and across the state of Florida.
Southport Elementary is a relatively strong-performing school, ranking in the top 31% of Florida elementary schools. The school outperforms the district and state averages on key academic metrics, including 5th grade science proficiency, 3rd grade ELA proficiency, and 3rd grade math proficiency. However, the school's ELA proficiency rates decline from 3rd to 5th grade, which may be an area for improvement. Southport Elementary also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.2%, which could be impacting student learning and outcomes.
While Southport Elementary serves a student population that is less diverse than the state average, over 50% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need. The school spends $10,171 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. Overall, Southport Elementary appears to be a solid-performing school with some areas for improvement, particularly around attendance, ELA instruction, and serving a more diverse student population.
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