Summary:
The 33846 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Highland City Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school's diverse student population includes 50.12% White, 9.88% African American, 29.88% Hispanic, 2.59% Asian, 0.47% Native American, and 7.06% two or more races, with nearly half (48.24%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Highland City Elementary has a mixed performance compared to the Polk district and Florida state averages. The school outperformed the district and state in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Math, but fell short in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts, as well as 4th grade Math. In 5th grade Science, the school performed better than the district but still lagged behind the state average. Despite these variations, the school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years.
While Highland City Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and above-average per-student spending, it faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.4%, significantly higher than the state's target of 10% or less. Addressing attendance issues and optimizing the use of resources could be key focus areas for the school to drive better student outcomes and support the diverse needs of its student population.
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