Summary:
The 34690 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Sunray Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 382 students. While the school's per-student funding and student-teacher ratio are relatively high, it has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pasco elementary schools over the past three years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Sunray Elementary struggles, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 47% in the Pasco district and 53% statewide. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, with 33.1% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year.
The data suggests that Sunray Elementary School may be serving a socioeconomically disadvantaged community, with 91.62% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's resources appear adequate, the effective allocation and utilization of those resources to support student learning and engagement may be an area of concern. Overall, the data highlights the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improving the quality of education at Sunray Elementary School and addressing the unique challenges faced by the school and its students.
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