Summary:
The 33852 zip code area is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Highlands school district. While the district is ranked 46 out of 68 in Florida and has a 2-star rating, the schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with some standout results and areas for improvement.
Lake Placid Middle School stands out for its strong performance on the Algebra 1 End of Course (EOC) exam, with 84% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (46%) and state (55%) averages. However, the school struggled with the Civics EOC, with only 13% of students proficient or better, much lower than the district (55%) and state (67%) averages. In contrast, Lake Country Elementary School performed well on math assessments, with scores at or above the district and state averages, and had a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 28.6%.
The schools in the 33852 zip code area face challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.01% at Lake Placid High School to 80.47% at Lake Placid Elementary School. Chronic absenteeism rates are also a concern, ranging from 28.6% to 42.8%, suggesting that attendance is a significant issue that needs to be addressed. While the schools generally perform below district and state averages, the data indicates that there are areas where they can improve, such as focusing on subjects like Civics and English Language Arts, and leveraging the strengths of high-performing schools like Lake Country Elementary's math results.
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