Summary:
The 34210 zip code area is home to two schools: Bayshore High School and Electa Lee Magnet Middle School. While both schools face challenges related to chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, the data reveals a stark contrast in their academic performance, with Electa Lee Magnet Middle School standing out as the higher-performing school in the area.
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School outperforms Manatee district and Florida state averages in several end-of-course (EOC) exams, such as Algebra 1 and Geometry. In contrast, Bayshore High School has significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state across various EOC and FAST assessments. Additionally, Bayshore High School has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 72.3%, while both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates.
The data also suggests that factors beyond just demographics may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes. Electa Lee Magnet Middle School has a higher per-student spending of $10,842 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 17.6, compared to Bayshore High School's $9,450 per-student spending and 20.5 student-teacher ratio. This highlights the potential impact of adequate funding and resources on student success, even in schools with similar demographic characteristics.
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