Summary:
The 34652 zip code area in Pasco County, Florida is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Pasco school district, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida and has an overall 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in this area, James M. Marlowe Elementary School ranks the highest statewide, earning a 2-star rating and boasting the best proficiency rates on state assessments, with 63% of 5th graders proficient in science, 50% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA, and 64% of 5th graders proficient in math. In contrast, West Pasco Education Academy, an alternative high school, has the lowest statewide ranking and a 0-star rating, but stands out for its high per-student spending of $35,138 and low student-teacher ratio of 11:1.
The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the schools, with Gulf High School and James M. Marlowe Elementary performing above district and state averages, while Richey Elementary, Mittye P. Locke Elementary, and West Pasco Education Academy lagging behind. This disparity is likely exacerbated by the high poverty levels, with all schools having free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 76.18% to 89.41%, as well as concerning chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 29% to 54.5%.
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