Summary:
The city of Tucker, Georgia, is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, spread across the DeKalb County and Gwinnett County school districts. While the districts are ranked 138 and 65 out of 203 in the state, respectively, the schools within Tucker show a wide range of academic performance.
Livsey Elementary School and Midvale Elementary School stand out as the top performers, consistently exceeding county and state averages in test scores. In contrast, Nesbit Elementary School struggles to meet these benchmarks. Tucker Middle School also excels in Algebra I, with 94.1% of students proficient or better, far surpassing the county and state averages.
The data reveals a correlation between funding and performance, with the highest-spending schools, such as Midvale Elementary and Livsey Elementary, also achieving the strongest academic results. However, schools serving high-poverty communities, like Idlewood Elementary and Brockett Elementary, face additional challenges and struggle the most academically, highlighting the need for targeted support and resources to address these disparities.
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