Summary:
The 28462 zip code area is home to two schools - Supply Elementary and Cedar Grove Middle. While both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Supply Elementary stands out as a relatively high-performing school, outpacing the Brunswick County Schools district and North Carolina state averages in several key academic areas.
Supply Elementary boasts impressive proficiency rates, with 77.6% of 3rd graders meeting or exceeding math standards, compared to 74.6% in the district and 62.7% statewide. The school also outperformed the district and state in 5th grade science, with 52.6% of students achieving proficiency. In contrast, Cedar Grove Middle has more mixed results, excelling in 6th grade math but underperforming in 7th and 8th grade math, as well as several reading assessments.
The racial demographics of the two schools also differ, with Supply Elementary being more diverse, with 47.31% White, 18.74% African American, and 24.49% Hispanic students, while Cedar Grove Middle has a higher percentage of White students at 64.29%. Despite the challenges faced by the low-income student population in this area, the data suggests that effective teaching and learning strategies at Supply Elementary may be contributing to its strong academic performance.
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