Summary:
The 28166 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population. Among the standout schools in this area is Troutman Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top half of North Carolina elementary schools and boasts strong academic performance, particularly in math, reading, and science. In contrast, Iredell Charter Academy of Arts & Science has experienced a decline in performance over the past few years, dropping from a 4-star to a 2-star rating and lagging behind state averages in proficiency. The Career Academy and Technical School, a public high school with a focus on career and technical education, has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, underperforming the district and state averages in end-of-course exams.
The schools in the 28166 zip code serve a diverse student population, with a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds. While the elementary and middle schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates (around 53-54%), the high school has a much lower rate (9.32%). The data also reveals differences in resource allocation, with the high school spending the most per student ($13,148), followed by the middle school ($10,019) and the elementary schools ($8,537). The student-teacher ratios range from 6.8 at the high school to 16.6 at the middle school, with the elementary schools falling in the middle.
Overall, the schools in the 28166 zip code area present a mixed picture, with Troutman Elementary standing out as a strong performer, while Iredell Charter Academy and Career Academy and Technical School face challenges in maintaining academic excellence. The diverse student populations and varying resource allocations across the schools suggest the need for a closer examination of equity considerations and optimization of support for all students in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and Iredell Charter Academy of Arts & Scienc districts.
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