Summary:
The Davie County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with William Ellis Middle emerging as the clear standout in the district.
William Ellis Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, it ranked 83rd out of 793 middle schools in North Carolina. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in the district and state on math, reading, and science assessments. For example, 78.2% of 6th graders at William Ellis were proficient or better in math, compared to the district average of 66.7% and the state average of 54.3%. Additionally, William Ellis has a lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (31%), suggesting a more affluent student population.
In contrast, the other middle schools in the district, such as South Davie Middle and Davie County Virtual School, have significantly lower test scores and higher rates of students receiving free/reduced lunch. This points to the potential impact of socioeconomic status on educational outcomes and highlights the challenges that virtual schools may face in delivering the same level of academic rigor as traditional in-person learning environments.
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