Summary:
The 19956 zip code area in Laurel, Delaware is home to 4 schools that serve students from pre-K through 12th grade, all part of the Laurel School District. While the district as a whole struggles, with a 1-star rating and ranking 29th out of 32 districts in the state, Laurel Middle School stands out as the strongest performer academically, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in several subject areas.
The schools in this area face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 13.1% at Laurel Middle School to an alarming 31.7% at North Laurel Early Learning Academy. This likely contributes to the low academic performance seen across the district, with proficiency rates on standardized tests ranging from just 5% in SAT Math at Laurel Senior High School to 33.9% in 7th grade English Language Arts at Laurel Middle School.
While North Laurel Early Learning Academy has the highest per-student spending at $19,909 and the lowest student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1, these investments do not appear to translate into better outcomes for students. In contrast, Laurel Elementary School, with a lower per-student spending of $10,110 and a higher student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1, performs on par with the other schools in the district. Addressing the systemic challenges facing the Laurel School District will require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to improve educational outcomes for all students in the 19956 zip code area.
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