Summary:
The city of Tarpon Springs, Florida is home to 10 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Pinellas school district, which is ranked 23 out of 68 districts in the state. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standouts that demonstrate the potential for academic excellence in the area.
Among the top-performing schools are Brooker Creek Elementary School, ranked 80 out of 2,256 elementary schools in Florida with a 5-star rating, and Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary School, ranked 22 out of 2,256 and also with a 5-star rating. These schools boast exceptional test scores, with 82-94% of students proficient in core subjects. At the middle school level, East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering stands out, ranked 33 out of 1,196 middle schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating with 82-97% proficiency rates. The high-performing St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas, a public charter school, is ranked 11 out of 807 high schools in Florida and boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in educational outcomes across the district. Chronic absenteeism rates range from 5.4% at Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary to 36.2% at Tarpon Springs Elementary, and per-student spending varies from $7,592 at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School to $14,659 at Tarpon Springs Elementary. These findings suggest the need for targeted strategies to address inequities and ensure all students in Tarpon Springs have access to a high-quality education.
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