Best Public Schools in Zip Code 34474


Summary:

The 34474 zip code area is home to 3 elementary schools serving grades PK-5, with one public charter school, Ina A. Colen Academy, standing out as a top performer. While the traditional public schools, Saddlewood Elementary and College Park Elementary, serve larger student populations, Ina A. Colen Academy excels academically, earning a 4-star rating and ranking among the top 20% of Florida elementary schools.

Ina A. Colen Academy boasts significantly higher test scores across multiple subjects compared to the Marion district and state averages, as well as lower chronic absenteeism and a much smaller percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school also spends nearly twice as much per student and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

In contrast, Saddlewood and College Park Elementary Schools generally perform below district and state levels on standardized tests, with College Park also struggling with high chronic absenteeism rates. The demographic and socioeconomic differences between the schools are notable, with Ina A. Colen Academy serving a more affluent and less racially diverse student population. These factors suggest that school choice and resource allocation may play a significant role in the educational outcomes within the 34474 zip code area.








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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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