Best Public Schools in Zip Code 34472


Summary:

The 34472 zip code area in Florida is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face some challenges, one school, Marion Charter School, stands out as a relatively high-performing institution.

Marion Charter School, a public charter elementary school, has the highest statewide ranking among the schools in the 34472 zip code, ranking 1015 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism at 16.5%, significantly lower than the other elementary schools in the area. Additionally, Marion Charter School's test scores are generally higher than the Marion district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 5th grade math and 3rd grade English Language Arts.

While the other schools in the 34472 zip code, including Greenway Elementary School, Emerald Shores Elementary School, and Lake Weir High School, struggle to meet state and district averages in various metrics, the data reveals a significant disparity in school performance within the 34472 zip code. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (62.78% to 73.72%) also suggest that the schools in this area serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact student learning and achievement.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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