Summary:
The 22301 zip code area of Alexandria, Virginia is home to two schools: George Washington Middle School and Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate varying academic strengths and challenges.
George Washington Middle School has a relatively large student enrollment of 1,369 and a diverse student population, with 40.32% Hispanic, 17.24% African American, and 35.94% White students. The school excels in 8th grade Geometry and 7th grade Algebra I SOL tests, with over 95% proficiency rates, but struggles in 6th and 7th grade Mathematics SOL tests compared to district and state averages. In contrast, Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School has a smaller student enrollment of 335 and a majority White student population at 55.52%, with 28.06% African American and 7.46% Hispanic students. Naomi L. Brooks performs well in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Mathematics, Reading, and Science SOL tests, often exceeding district and state averages.
Both schools have seen a decline in their statewide rankings over the past three years, indicating potential areas for improvement. Additionally, George Washington Middle School has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 47.85%, compared to Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School at 32.54%, suggesting a greater need for targeted support and resources to address socioeconomic challenges. The higher per-student spending at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School may contribute to its stronger academic performance compared to the district and state averages.
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