Summary:
The city of Lake Alfred, Florida is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population with a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the 44.7% to 75.4% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in the area, Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred, a public charter middle school, boasts impressive test scores with 73-100% proficiency in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics EOCs - well above the Polk County and Florida state averages. In contrast, Discovery High School, a public charter high school, has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 92.4% but lags behind in test scores, with only 24-26% proficient in Algebra 1 and Geometry EOCs.
The data also reveals some areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 29.2% at Discovery Academy to 72% at Karen M. Siegel Academy, an alternative public school. Additionally, the alternative school's low student-teacher ratio of 6.7 and high spending per student of $42,147 suggest it is serving a population with more specialized educational needs.
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