Summary:
The 34275 zip code area in Florida is home to two elementary schools - Laurel Nokomis School, a highly-ranked public school, and Island Village Montessori School, a public charter school. While both serve elementary grades, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two institutions.
Laurel Nokomis School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Sarasota elementary schools. With strong academic results, low chronic absenteeism, and higher per-student spending, Laurel Nokomis provides a high-quality education to its 1,411 students. In contrast, Island Village Montessori School, with 577 students, has more average performance and rankings, potentially due to its higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a chronic absenteeism rate nearly double that of Laurel Nokomis.
The racial and socioeconomic differences between the two schools may contribute to the observed performance gap. Laurel Nokomis School has a more diverse student population with a lower percentage of Hispanic students and a higher percentage of Asian students compared to Island Village Montessori School. These factors, combined with the higher per-student spending at Laurel Nokomis, suggest that the school's resources and support may be enabling its students to thrive academically.
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