Summary:
The 33592 zip code area in Florida is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Folsom Elementary and Thonotosassa Elementary) and 1 middle school (Terrace Community Middle School). While the elementary schools struggle with lower test scores and high chronic absenteeism, the middle school stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top in the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida.
Terrace Community Middle School has a diverse student population and significantly outperforms the district and state averages on all tested subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 88% to 100%. In contrast, Folsom Elementary and Thonotosassa Elementary have lower proficiency rates, with some subjects as low as 24% and 32%. These elementary schools also have much higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at around 80%, compared to just 4.86% at the middle school.
The stark differences in performance between the middle school and the elementary schools within the same zip code highlight the importance of examining school-level data rather than relying solely on district-level or regional averages. While Terrace Community Middle School is providing a high-quality education and effectively serving its diverse student population, the lower-performing elementary schools may require targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of their challenges, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors.
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