Summary:
The 33432 zip code area of Boca Raton, Florida is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Boca Raton Elementary School and Somerset Academy Boca East) and 1 middle school (Somerset Academy Boca Middle School). The standout schools in this area appear to be the two charter schools, Somerset Academy Boca East and Somerset Academy Boca Middle School, which consistently outperform the traditional public school, Boca Raton Elementary, in terms of test scores and statewide rankings.
Despite spending less per student, the charter schools achieve significantly better outcomes than Boca Raton Elementary. For example, 85% of Somerset Academy Boca Middle School students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to just 58% in the Palm Beach district and 55% statewide. Similarly, Somerset Academy Boca East's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are notably higher than the district and state averages. This suggests the charter school model may be more effective in this area.
However, the racial demographics of the schools vary, with Boca Raton Elementary having a more diverse student population, while the charter schools have a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates are concerning at Boca Raton Elementary (27.6%) and Somerset Academy Boca Middle School (24.7%), which could be a contributing factor to their lower test scores. Overall, the data indicates that the charter schools in this area are outperforming the traditional public school, but further analysis would be needed to fully understand the underlying factors and their implications for the broader education system.
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