Best High Schools in 34609, FL

34609, FL has 7 high schools with 6,493 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 34609 score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 34609 don't meet expectations.

1. Nature Coast Technical High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1298 Students

2. Frank W. Springstead High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1896 Students

3. Central High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1426 Students

4. Booker High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students

5. Pace Center For Girls

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 43 Students

Best Middle Schools in 34609, FL

34609, FL has 5 middle schools with 4,478 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 34609 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 34609 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students

2. Powell Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1004 Students

3. Booker Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students

4. West Hernando Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 34609, FL

34609, FL has 7 elementary schools with 6,574 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 34609 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 34609 exceed expectations.

1. Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1477 Students

2. Southside Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students

3. Spring Hill Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 893 Students

4. Pine Grove Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 991 Students

5. John D. Floyd Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 948 Students

6. Suncoast Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 899 Students

7. Moton Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students

8. Explorer K-8

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hernando • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1617 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 34609, FL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

34609, FL has a total population of 44,121 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 34609, FL

17,545

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 34609, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

8.46 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34609, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34609, FL.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,672 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 34609, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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