Summary:
The 29483 zip code area is home to 13 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Dorchester 02 and Berkeley 01 school districts. While the performance of these schools varies, a few standouts emerge, including Rollings Middle School of the Arts, a top-ranked middle school in the state, and Summerville High, the area's lone high school, which also performs well.
The data reveals a significant gap in academic performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the 29483 zip code. Schools like William M. Reeves Elementary and Rollings Middle School of the Arts consistently rank among the top schools in the state, while others, such as Alston-Bailey Elementary and Sangaree Intermediate, struggle to meet state standards. This disparity suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student demographics, play a crucial role in student outcomes.
The data also highlights the diverse socioeconomic makeup of the 29483 zip code, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 28.91% at Rollings Middle School of the Arts to 85.45% at Alston-Bailey Elementary. This diversity presents both challenges and opportunities for the local school system, and the presence of a specialized arts-focused middle school suggests that targeted programs can be effective in improving student achievement.
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