Summary:
The city of Wildwood, Florida is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle/high school, and 1 alternative school. While Wildwood Elementary School and Wildwood Middle/High School perform above the Sumter district and state averages in several academic areas, the alternative Sumter Prep Academy faces significant challenges, with a 0% graduation rate and very low academic performance.
Wildwood Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in 3rd grade ELA and Math, exceeding district and state averages. However, the school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.1%, an area for improvement. In contrast, Wildwood Middle/High School achieves an impressive 97.9% 4-year graduation rate, but also struggles with a high 45.5% chronic absenteeism rate.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and resource allocation across the schools. While Sumter Prep Academy has the highest per-student spending at $23,509, it significantly underperforms the district and state in most assessments. Addressing attendance challenges, identifying effective strategies, and exploring opportunities for collaboration between the schools could help improve outcomes for all students in the Wildwood area.
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