Summary:
The 34698 zip code area in Pinellas County, Florida is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Pinellas school district. While the district as a whole performs below the state average on many metrics, a few standout schools in the area are outperforming their peers.
The top-performing schools in the 34698 zip code are Discovery Academy of Science, a public charter elementary/middle school ranked in the top 194 elementary schools in Florida, and Curtis Fundamental Elementary, a public elementary school ranked 36th in the state. These schools have exceptional test scores, with 89-100% of students proficient in core subjects. In contrast, Dunedin High School struggles with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the middle and elementary schools in the area, despite having a relatively high graduation rate.
The data reveals significant disparities in school quality and student demographics across the 34698 zip code. The higher-performing charter and magnet schools tend to have a larger white student population and lower rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting issues of equity and access to quality education options in the area. Overall, the analysis highlights the importance of school choice and the need for continued improvement across the Pinellas school district.
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