Summary:
The 32656 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 junior/senior high school. The standout schools in this area are McRae Elementary School and Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High, both of which have earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and consistently perform above the Clay district and state averages in various academic metrics.
McRae Elementary stands out for its exceptional performance in 5th grade Statewide Science, with 73% of students proficient or better, compared to the district average of 58% and the state average of 53%. The school also excels in English Language Arts and Math, with 6th grade proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages. Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High, on the other hand, demonstrates strong performance in End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in Civics and US History, where proficiency rates are well above the state averages.
Despite the challenges of serving a predominantly low-income student population, as evidenced by the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, the schools in the 32656 zip code area have maintained consistent rankings and ratings over the years. Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High and McRae Elementary have both earned 4-star ratings, while Keystone Heights Elementary lags slightly behind with a 3-star rating. Overall, the schools in this area are performing well, but there may be room for improvement to reach the top performance levels within the Clay district.
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