Summary:
The city of Spring Hill, Florida is home to 18 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a clear divide in school performance, with a handful of standout schools significantly outperforming the majority.
Among the top performers is Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with exceptional test scores and low chronic absenteeism. Another standout is Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology, a public charter middle school that ranks in the top 100 in Florida with high proficiency rates. The public virtual high school, Pasco Eschool-Virtual Franchise, also performs well, ranking among the top 25% of high schools in the state.
In contrast, many other schools in the Hernando and Pasco districts struggle, with high chronic absenteeism rates and test scores well below the state and district averages. There is a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the highest-poverty schools tending to have the poorest outcomes. Addressing attendance issues and learning from the practices of the top-performing schools could be important strategies for improving outcomes across the district.
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