Summary:
The 34287 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Glenallen Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 716 students. While the school has a diverse student population, it faces challenges in academic performance, with proficiency rates consistently below the Sarasota district and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels.
Glenallen Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, ranges from 51% to 62% proficiency in English Language Arts and Math, compared to the district's 62% to 71% and the state's 53% to 60%. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 54% is also lower than the district's 67% and the state's 53%. Despite higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains below average, suggesting potential challenges in effectively allocating and utilizing resources to support student learning.
The high percentage of students (78.77%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Glenallen Elementary School indicates that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the academic performance challenges. Further investigation into the factors influencing the school's performance, such as socioeconomic factors and resource allocation, could help identify areas for improvement and inform strategies to support student success.
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