Summary:
The 28456 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Acme Delco Elementary and East Arcadia Elementary. While Acme Delco Elementary performs better academically, both schools serve high-poverty student populations and face significant challenges in improving educational outcomes.
Acme Delco Elementary, the larger of the two schools with 310 students, has a higher state-wide ranking and better overall test scores, particularly in mathematics. However, the school still struggles, with proficiency rates in reading often below the district and state averages. In contrast, East Arcadia Elementary, with only 50 students, is among the lowest-performing schools in North Carolina, with proficiency rates well below the district and state in both mathematics and reading.
Both schools serve high-poverty student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 94%. This likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of their students. Additionally, the significant difference in spending per student between the two schools suggests potential funding disparities that may be impacting the educational resources and opportunities available to students in this area.
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