Summary:
The city of Bushnell, Florida is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative virtual schools. The schools in this area demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with Bushnell Elementary School standing out as a strong performer, while South Sumter High School faces some challenges, particularly in Algebra 1 proficiency.
Bushnell Elementary School is a 4-star school that outperforms the Sumter district and the state of Florida in several key test score metrics, despite having a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, South Sumter High School maintains a strong 95.4% four-year graduation rate, but struggles with Algebra 1 proficiency, where only 27% of students are proficient, compared to 63% at the district level and 55% statewide.
The two virtual schools in the area, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program and Sumter Virtual Franchise, have very small enrollments of 12 and 8 students, respectively, raising questions about the viability and effectiveness of these alternative learning options. The racial makeup of the schools generally reflects the broader community, with a majority White student population, though the virtual schools have a higher percentage of White students.
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