Summary:
The 34479 zip code in Florida is home to a single public elementary school, Ocala Springs Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 690 students. While the school has a relatively diverse student population, its academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math, despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio.
Ocala Springs Elementary stands out for its 53% 5th grade science proficiency rate, which matches the state average, but the school faces significant challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 30.9%, which is much higher than the state average. The school's racial diversity is a positive attribute, but the academic performance gaps between different racial groups are concerning and warrant further investigation.
Overall, while Ocala Springs Elementary has some strengths, such as its diverse student population and science proficiency, the school's lower academic performance in core subjects and high chronic absenteeism rates suggest a need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of the school's resource allocation and teaching practices to better support student learning and improve educational outcomes for the community.
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