Summary:
The Mount Airy City Schools district in North Carolina is home to two elementary schools: Bruce H. Tharrington Primary and Jones Intermediate. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face unique challenges in ensuring equitable and high-quality education for their diverse student populations.
While Bruce H. Tharrington Primary has a very high percentage of students (99.23%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage, Jones Intermediate has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, dropping from 696 out of 1,514 schools in 2021-2022 to 855 out of 1,505 schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that Jones Intermediate may be struggling to maintain its performance compared to other elementary schools in North Carolina.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics and academic performance between the two schools. Bruce H. Tharrington Primary has a more diverse student population, while Jones Intermediate has a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, Jones Intermediate's test scores in mathematics, reading, and science are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in 5th grade reading. However, Jones Intermediate outperforms the state average in 4th grade mathematics. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes for students across the Mount Airy City Schools district.
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