Summary:
The 34743 zip code area in Florida is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. Overall, the schools in this area are struggling, with consistently low performance across key metrics compared to district and state averages.
The schools have a high percentage of Hispanic students, ranging from 75.1% to 80.03%, and a relatively low percentage of White students, from 7.29% to 12.05%. Chronic absenteeism rates are also quite high, ranging from 27.0% to 34.3%, significantly above the state average. Test scores in English Language Arts and Math are consistently below the Osceola district and state averages across all grade levels, with the percentage of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA ranging from 33% to 42%, compared to the state average of 55%.
The schools in the 34743 zip code area have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.31% to 61.65%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Per-student spending is generally in line with the district average, but the student-teacher ratios are relatively high, ranging from 14.6 to 18.4 students per teacher. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in this area would benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues contributing to their low performance, such as initiatives to improve attendance, provide additional academic support, and attract and retain high-quality teachers.
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