Summary:
The city of Stokes, North Carolina has a single school, Stokes Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 238 students. Stokes Elementary School generally performs above the Pitt County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in mathematics proficiency, but struggles with reading proficiency, particularly in the lower grade levels. The school has a diverse student population, with a very high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
Stokes Elementary School's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 680 out of 1,514 North Carolina elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 785 out of 1,502 in 2022-2023. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, with 3 stars out of 5 in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, and 3 stars out of 5 in the current 2023-2024 school year. Despite these challenges, the school's strong mathematics performance and its ability to serve a predominantly low-income student population are commendable.
Overall, Stokes Elementary School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, but is demonstrating strengths in certain academic areas, particularly in mathematics. The school's performance and ranking fluctuations suggest the need for ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions to support student learning and achievement across all subject areas, with a focus on improving reading proficiency.
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