Summary:
The city of Williston, Florida is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools and 1 middle/high school. While the schools face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and below-average academic performance on standardized tests, there are also some standout areas worth highlighting.
Williston Middle High School stands out for its relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.4%, which exceeds the state average. The school also performs well on some End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 67% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 62% proficiency in Civics, surpassing state and district averages. However, the school struggles in other areas, such as Geometry (25% proficiency) and 8th grade Science (28% proficiency), which are below state and district averages. Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 69.64%, indicating a high-need student population, and the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 36.5%.
Overall, the schools in the Levy district serve a relatively high-need student population, with 60-70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing attendance issues and providing targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes should be priorities for the district. With the right strategies and resources, these schools have the potential to better serve their students and communities.
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