Summary:
The 32344 zip code area is home to two schools: Jefferson Schools K-12, an alternative public school serving grades PK-12, and Turning Point, a small public high school serving grades 6-12. While Jefferson Schools K-12 has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 97%, it struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the state average. In contrast, Turning Point has an extremely low four-year graduation rate of just 7.7% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 59.7%.
Both schools serve predominantly low-income student populations, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Jefferson Schools K-12 has a student population that is 60.42% African American, while Turning Point's student population is 73.33% African American. The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the academic challenges faced by these schools.
The analysis highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by these schools, such as high chronic absenteeism, low academic proficiency, and poor graduation rates. Strategies to improve attendance, provide additional academic support, and address the underlying socioeconomic factors may be crucial for improving student outcomes in the 32344 zip code area.
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