Summary:
The 33873 zip code area in Florida is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative virtual school, all part of the Hardee school district. While the district is ranked 55 out of 68 in Florida and has an overall 1-star rating, a few schools stand out in the area.
Hardee Junior High School has the highest statewide ranking among the high schools, ranking 340 out of 807 Florida high schools and receiving a 3-star rating. It also has the highest proficiency rates in Algebra 1 and Civics end-of-course exams compared to the other schools. Similarly, Wauchula Elementary School has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools, ranking 906 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5.
However, the other schools in the area struggle, with low statewide rankings and test scores below the district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism rates are high across the schools, ranging from 31.2% to 38.2% for the elementary schools and 34.5% to 35.9% for the high schools. Additionally, the schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.71% to 78.67%. Addressing these challenges may be key to improving academic outcomes across the district.
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