Best Schools in 34736, FL
34736, FL has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 17,399 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 34736 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34736, FL
The top high schools in 34736, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Sumter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1045 Students
2. South Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2169 Students
3. Tavares High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1507 Students
4. Leesburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1641 Students
Best Middle Schools in 34736, FL
The top middle schools in 34736, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Sumter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
2. East Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1182 Students
3. Tavares Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1070 Students
4. Gray Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1148 Students
5. Oak Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34736, FL
The top elementary schools in 34736, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cypress Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
2. Grassy Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1209 Students
3. Pine Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 773 Students
4. Webster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
5. Groveland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 744 Students
6. Leesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
7. Astatula Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
8. Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 233 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34736, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34736, FL has a total population of 23,534 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34736, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 34736, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34736, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34736, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 34736, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34736, FL
How many schools are in 34736, FL?
34736, FL has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 17,399 students in total.
How do schools in 34736 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 34736 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 34736 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34736?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations