Summary:
The 33823 zip code area of Auburndale, Florida is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with Berkley Elementary School and Berkley Accelerated Middle School standing out as top-ranked institutions in the state. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and wide disparities in academic performance between schools.
The public charter schools, Berkley Elementary and Berkley Accelerated Middle, significantly outperform the traditional public schools in the area, suggesting the charter school model may be providing better educational outcomes for students. In contrast, Walter Caldwell Elementary and Clarence Boswell Elementary struggle to meet state standards, despite having lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to some of their peers.
The data also reveals wide variations in spending per student, student-teacher ratios, and economic disadvantage among the schools, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates. This suggests the need for more equitable distribution of resources and targeted interventions to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds across the Polk school district. By addressing these challenges, the district can work to ensure all students in the 33823 zip code area have access to a high-quality education.
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