Summary:
The 33834 zip code in Florida is home to a single public elementary school, Bowling Green Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with 302 students. While the school has some positive attributes, such as relatively high per-student funding and a low student-teacher ratio, it is struggling academically and faces significant socioeconomic challenges.
Bowling Green Elementary has a majority Hispanic student population (67.55%) and a high poverty rate, with over 80% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the Hardee district and Florida state averages across grade levels and subject areas, and its overall ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 889th out of 2,219 Florida elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1,501st out of 2,256 in 2023-2024.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, these resources do not appear to be translating into strong academic outcomes. The school also faces a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.9%, which may be contributing to its declining performance. Overall, Bowling Green Elementary School's struggles suggest the need for targeted interventions and improvement strategies to better support student learning and achievement.
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