Summary:
Umatilla Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 660 students in grades PK-5 in Umatilla, Florida, which is part of the Lake District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces some challenges, including higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates and test scores that lag behind state averages in English Language Arts and Math.
Umatilla Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has risen significantly, from 10.1% in 2019-2020 to 29.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores, while generally on par with the district, fall behind the state averages across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 45% in 3rd grade ELA, 48% in 4th grade ELA, and 48% in 5th grade ELA, compared to state averages of 55%, 53%, and 55%, respectively. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 55.3% in 2022-2023, which could indicate a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
When compared to nearby schools, Umatilla Elementary's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as Triangle Elementary and Eustis Heights Elementary, in certain test score metrics, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Round Lake Elementary and Pinecrest Academy Tavares. Additionally, Umatilla Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 582 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,192 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance has not kept pace with improvements in other schools across the state.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Lake
SchoolDigger Rank:
1192nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,131
Students who attend Umatilla Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5
Number of students: 660
Racial breakdown:
White:
72.9%
Hispanic:
18.6%
African American:
4.8%
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Two or more races:
3.2%
Asian:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.3%
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