Sunshine Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 949 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Orange County School District. However, the school faces significant challenges, with a chronic absenteeism rate much higher than nearby schools and the state average, as well as consistently lower test scores compared to its peers.
Sunshine Elementary's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the surrounding schools and the Florida averages across all grade levels. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (67.12%) compared to nearby schools, which have a more diverse racial makeup. Additionally, Sunshine Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.99%), indicating a higher level of socioeconomic challenges.
The nearby schools, such as Pinecrest Academy Avalon, Andover Elementary, and Sunrise Elementary, generally outperform Sunshine Elementary across various metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and school rankings. This highlights the need for Sunshine Elementary to identify and address the factors contributing to its underperformance compared to its peers.
Students at Sunshine Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 18% White, 9% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.
Sunshine Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Florida elementary schools.
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In the 2022-23 school year, 949 students attended Sunshine Elementary.
Students who attend Sunshine Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Freedom MiddleHigh : Lake Buena Vista High School