Summary:
The 33612 zip code area of Tampa, Florida is home to 13 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This diverse educational landscape serves a community with varying levels of academic performance and economic need.
Among the standout schools in the area is Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School, a public charter high school that ranks among the top 140 high schools in Hillsborough County and boasts a 95.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the other high schools in the area. Lake Magdalene Elementary School also stands out, with 52% of 4th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 65% proficient in Math, outperforming both the district and state averages. Additionally, New Springs Schools, a public charter K-8 school, has impressive performance on end-of-course exams, with 93% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 90% proficient in Geometry, far exceeding the district and state averages.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges faced by many of the schools in the 33612 zip code. Chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 15.1% at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School to 91.1% at West University Charter High. Additionally, while some schools like Lake Magdalene Elementary and Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School perform well above the district and state averages on state assessments, others, such as Miles Elementary and Witter Elementary, struggle to meet proficiency targets. These disparities highlight the need for targeted, equitable resources and support to ensure all students in the 33612 zip code have access to a high-quality education.
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