St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace is an elementary school in Panama City, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 94 students. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 26.6% in 2019-2020 to 58.4% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the Bay District and state averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is also significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 6-11% of students at St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 50-60% at the district and state levels. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.81% to 77.66% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
When compared to nearby schools, St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace stands out as the lowest-performing school in the area. For instance, University Academy Sabl Inc, a charter school located just 2.58 miles away, consistently ranks in the top 5% of Florida elementary schools and outperforms St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace by a wide margin on standardized tests. The stark contrast between St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace and the higher-performing nearby schools highlights the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support student success and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the area.
Students at St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace are 57% White, 23% African American, 11% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
In the 2022-23 school year, 94 students attended St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace ranks in the bottom 0.1% of Florida elementary schools.
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