Summary:
The 34251 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Myakka City Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 309 students. The school's student population is predominantly White (62.78%) with a significant Hispanic representation (34.3%), and it serves a relatively low-income community, with 65.7% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Myakka City Elementary School's performance is mixed. While the school performs well in Math, with proficiency rates above the Manatee district and Florida state averages, it struggles in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates below the district and state levels. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past three years, indicating inconsistent performance. Additionally, the school faces a significant challenge with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, which may be impacting its academic outcomes.
Despite these challenges, Myakka City Elementary School's diverse student population and its relative strength in Math suggest areas of potential growth and improvement. The school's spending per student of $15,351 and a student-teacher ratio of 12.3 to 1 indicate a focus on resource allocation, which could be leveraged to address the school's weaknesses in English Language Arts and chronic absenteeism concerns.
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