Summary:
The 34602 zip code in Florida has only one public elementary school, Eastside Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 737 students. While the school has a diverse student population, it has consistently struggled academically, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.
Eastside Elementary School has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and has ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools in recent years. The school's academic performance has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 2048 out of 2219 in 2021-2022 to 1463 out of 2256 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 46.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
The school's challenges may be influenced by its socioeconomic factors, as 73.13% of its students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. While the school's per-student spending for the 2022-2023 school year was $11,191 and the student-teacher ratio is 15:1, which is slightly lower than the state average, these resources have not been sufficient to improve student outcomes. Overall, Hernando district and the community may need to provide additional support and resources to help Eastside Elementary School address its academic challenges and improve student achievement.
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