Summary:
The city of Chatsworth, Georgia is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with significant variation in academic outcomes across the district.
Among the standout schools, Northwest Elementary School stands out with impressive proficiency rates, including 63.1% of 5th graders proficient in science and over 50% proficient in 4th and 5th grade math. The two middle schools, Gladden Middle School and Bagley Middle School, also excel, with Algebra I proficiency rates of 86.4% and 90.9% respectively, far exceeding the district and state averages. At the high school level, North Murray High School has a higher graduation rate of 93.8% compared to 95.6% at Murray County High School.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance, with some schools struggling to meet state averages on standardized tests. The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 57.49% at North Murray High to 76.73% at Northwest Elementary, suggest the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may present unique challenges. Further investigation into the factors contributing to these differences could provide valuable insights to improve educational outcomes across the Murray County school district.
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