Summary:
The 28147 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, serving a diverse student population with varying levels of economic need. While the schools generally perform below district and state averages on standardized tests, Isenberg Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with strong proficiency rates across all subject areas and grade levels, despite having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
The other elementary schools, Hurley Elementary and Knollwood Elementary, have lower test scores, with Knollwood also serving the highest percentage of Hispanic students in the area. Notably, Hurley Elementary, which has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, is able to maintain performance on par with or better than the other elementary schools, suggesting the school may be effectively supporting its high-need student population.
The lone middle school in the area, West Rowan Middle, has the lowest overall performance on state tests compared to the elementary schools, which could be an area of concern for the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district. The data highlights significant achievement gaps between the schools, suggesting that factors beyond just economic disadvantage may be contributing to the disparities in student outcomes.
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