Summary:
The city of Wimauma, Florida is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this area serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, presenting unique challenges that require targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes.
Among the schools in Wimauma, Rcma Wimauma Community Academy stands out as a high-performing public charter school, with the highest proficiency rates across several subjects and grade levels. In contrast, the two traditional public elementary schools, Reddick Elementary and Wimauma Elementary, have significantly lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the Hillsborough district and state averages. The small public high school, Ami Kids Yes, has a very low student-teacher ratio and low chronic absenteeism, but limited performance data is available.
The wide range in performance and metrics across the schools in Wimauma suggests the need for a deeper analysis to understand the factors contributing to the differences and identify best practices that can be replicated to support student success. While the schools in this area face unique challenges, the standout performance of Rcma Wimauma Community Academy demonstrates that with the right interventions and strategies, students can thrive, even in economically disadvantaged communities.
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