Summary:
The 34221 zip code area of Palmetto, Florida is home to 15 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. This diverse educational landscape features a mix of high-performing charter schools, such as Palmetto Charter School and Manatee School for the Arts, as well as some traditional public schools that struggle with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates.
The top-performing schools in the area are Palmetto Charter School, which consistently ranks among the top 5% of Florida elementary schools, and Manatee School for the Arts, a public charter high school that ranks in the top 25% of Florida high schools. These schools excel in areas like test scores, graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, some traditional public schools, such as Lincoln Memorial Middle School and The Port Academy, struggle with lower performance across various metrics.
The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic factors and student outcomes, with schools serving higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates. Additionally, the virtual and alternative schools in the area, such as Manatee Virtual School and The Port Academy, face unique challenges, with lower graduation rates and test scores compared to the traditional brick-and-mortar schools. Overall, the 34221 zip code area offers a diverse range of educational options, with significant disparities in performance that highlight the complex factors influencing student success.
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