Summary:
The 33838 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the schools, with Dundee Ridge Middle Academy and Dundee Elementary Academy demonstrating strong proficiency rates, while Don E Woods Opportunity Center struggles significantly across multiple subject areas.
The elementary and middle schools in this area, Dundee Elementary Academy and Dundee Ridge Middle Academy, have consistently ranked among the top schools in Polk County and the state of Florida. These schools boast high proficiency rates, low student-teacher ratios, and low chronic absenteeism, all of which contribute to their academic success. In contrast, the high school, Don E Woods Opportunity Center, struggles with significantly lower proficiency rates and a much higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
The data suggests a potential correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population and academic performance. The school with the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Don E Woods Opportunity Center, also has the lowest academic proficiency rates. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the schools raises questions about the relationship between resource allocation and student outcomes, as the high-spending school does not demonstrate the expected academic performance.
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