Summary:
The 33982 zip code area is home to two schools: Babcock Neighborhood School, an alternative public charter school serving grades K-11, and East Elementary School, a traditional public elementary school serving grades PK-5. Based on the available data, Babcock Neighborhood School emerges as the standout performer, with significantly higher test scores across a range of subjects and grade levels compared to the Charlotte district and state averages.
Babcock Neighborhood School also has lower chronic absenteeism rates and serves a student population that is 77.3% white, higher than the 78.3% at East Elementary School. Additionally, the school spends $12,635 per student, which is higher than the $10,552 spent per student at East Elementary School. These factors likely contribute to the school's stronger academic performance.
In contrast, East Elementary School serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 52.17% compared to just 2.66% at Babcock Neighborhood School. The school's statewide ranking has also dropped from 698 out of 2,219 schools in 2021-2022 to 1,351 out of 2,256 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting a decline in performance over time.
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